1. Don't panic! Remember to breathe and be optimistic about your search, Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will be your career. Panic is also an attribute of downtime, when you're being productive your much less likely to experience stress about your job search. Take this time to work on your resume or develop your interview skills.The underlying theme is to remain productive and focused on the end result: getting a great job because you are expertly qualified.
2. Acquire new skills. While you're job searching, sign up to get certified in Microsoft Office or an industry-specific application you might need to know for work. These extras on your resume can also show that you acquire skills quickly and that you can think procedurally. If you don't want to learn a new software, take language classes (always a bonus in globalization) or get a certification in something that could complement your industry knowledge-base.
3. Volunteer in your community. Doing volunteer work for a cause you believe in is good for your spirits and gold on your resume. It is one of the best things you can do to show dedication, the merits of your character, and show that you keep yourself busy during downtime.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Recession-proof Yourself
During these difficult economic times, it helps to do three things when looking for a job:
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Just wanted to add a small tip on creating a recession proof career. It would be a good idea to plan out your career or business by considering government contracting. This is a very lucrative financial opportunity that can help you stabilize financially and increase your income flow if it is done the right way.
If this is something that you are interested in to put an end to your financial worries, get yourself registered with the Central Contractor Registry which is a federal clearing house for vendors and small businesses too. Also identify a product or service that you can supply to the government and which the government needs in order to get a contract.
You can win such billion dollar contracts and secure your career or business better even during this phase of recession.
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