Protect Yourself In A Volatile Job Market
In todays volatile employment market many of us will find ourselves unemployed at one or probably several times in our work life
. Recognizing this fact will help us prepare for job volatility in the future by taking steps to insure we are prepared for it.In previous years there was far more stability in employment. In our fathers and mothers generation people were hired, trained, developed and promoted at the same company for the most part. A life time of service and loyalty meant a pension and perhaps a gold watch. Occasionally there was a company that found itself in trouble and had to reduce staff, but that was the exception. In times such as those raises may have been reduced or eliminated, but people could still bring home a paycheck and be certain that they had a job to go to.
In todays job market however, the feeling of security has been replaced by uncertainty, the assurance of stability has been replaced by fear and instability. These are not the temporary challenges of an economic downturn; they are the permanent conditions of our current and future world of volatile employment. This reality leaves all of us with one choice. We can adjust to job volatility by be proactive and acknowledge the necessity to change our thinking to survive and prosper in this environment, or we can be its victims.
We must dramatically change our thinking and face up to the new realities of current employment conditions by realizing they are here to stay for some time to come. We must now make our work and employment goals based on what is best for our careers, families and our profession, which means being less dependent on employers.
We must take care of our own careers and always be vigilante for new and better job opportunities. We can no longer feel secure in thinking businesses are financially secure and healthy. We must be more protective and proactive in how we view our careers. More specifically individuals should employ the following types if actions that minimize their chances of being unemployed.
Always have a updated resume, keep updating your resume with recent accomplishments and strong action verbs.
Keep in touch with your references for possible changes in their information so that your references are always current.
Review your career goals every 6 months to make sure your on track with your plans.
Begin a relationship with a good recruiter you trust, someone that is aware of your work background, skills and experience. Provide them with a profile of your needs in a position. This way whenever an opportunity does arise you will be made aware of it.
Always keep up with your personal and social network to find opportunities for a better or more stable position.
Stay alert for opportunities on the internet from preferred employers and or your favorite job board. Many job boards today have the capacity to alert you when a position fits your ideal job profile.
Be prepared and interview ready so that you can respond when the right opportunity presents itself and give an effective interview by constantly reviewing your answers to the most common questions.
You may not be insulated from a volatile job market, but by following these tips you will be better prepared to deal with it if it happens to you.
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