Thursday, January 22, 2009

Top 9 tips to Recession Proof Your Career

Career shaping decisions are really tough and most pertinent in everyone's life. An individual faces many challenges and competition for shaping the desired career but everything goes in vain if there is downfall in the market due to unprecedented situations. You need to think carefully before getting affected with the lay offs. Some strategy and planning is required to make your jobs secure.

Following notable tips can guide you in a better way:
  1. Few industries are least affected by the global financial crisis. You can collect relevant information from internet about the least affected industries before shaping your career. 
  2. Always be contact with the people in different companies especially your friends and relatives to get the handy information about the economic changes and its affect on the financial condition of companies.
  3. You should up date your information and skills to compete in the cut throat competition. Competition is becoming fierce with increasing population and there is requirement of enhancing the skill sets to survive in this world. You can join certification courses for specializing in your domain and getting edge over others.
  4. You can talk with the top level management for getting the feedbacks and it will help in understanding your importance in the company. Your growth in the company depends on the qualification, performance and the feedbacks of the managers.
  5. No need to apply in the industries which are not of your stream. If you get the right industry where you can utilize your all knowledge and skills then it will be best for you.
  6. If you feel that the company in which you are employed is declining then changing the job is the best option. Always keep the doors open to join the other company performing better and has good reputation in the market.
  7. Search for the job opportunities on the various job portals and the official websites of the companies. You should design a good resume to impress the recruiter and the special skills and experience should be highlighted.
  8. Look for the job opportunities in foreign countries. The demand of professionals in particular field varies from one place to other so there is need to search the right places for good offers and secure jobs.
  9. Always be prepared for going for the interview to distant places. Prepare yourself well before going for the interview. Try more interviews unless you get the right job.
You can surely shape your recession proof career by enhancing your confidence and catching the golden chances. 

1 comment:

Financial Opportunities said...

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.