7 Tips To Protect Your Job During A Recession

The current uncertain financial times make it difficult to plan for the future. It seems as though every time we open a newspaper or turn on the TV there is more bad news regarding the financial situation. The collapse of Lehman Brothers has demonstrated that even the largest organizations are not totally immune from the effects of the downturn. As individuals through no fault of yours you could find yourself a victim of the recession.

The risk of unemployment hangs over many people who may have previously considered their jobs secure. if your company is on the skids there may be very little you can do about it. However, even though many companies will have to cut back on employees they will survive. If your company is in this position then what you have to do is make sure that you are one of those employees that your company keeps. What follows are 7 tips to help you become one of the survivors.

1. Become indispensable. This can be easier than it sounds, try to get yourself involved in your companies long term projects. Become a specialist at some aspect of your companies business. If you have knowledge or skills that your colleagues don't possess this makes you more valuable to your company.

2. Become a "can do" individual. Some people are by nature cautious and conservative when it comes to new ideas. They will raise all sorts of objection and resist any changes. You should be just the opposite, once a suggestion is made consider how it can be implemented in the most effective way. When employers realize that when they give you a problem or task it will tackled quickly and efficiently your value rises within h company.

3. Stay bright and cheerful. When times get hard people become miserable and depressed. They huddle in groups at the office talking themselves into group depression. Do not join them, stay bright and positive and encourage others to do the same.

4. Don't be afraid to get involved. In the Army they used to say never volunteer for anything but in todays world you should adopt the alternative approach. Look for opportunities to become more involved but with one proviso, do not do this to the detriment of your main job. They do say that a volunteer is worth ten pressed men and hopefully your employers will realize this when evaluating your worth.

5. Keep your eyes and ears open It is no good burying your head in the sand. You need to stay abreast of events within your company, your industry and nationally. By being well informed you again improve your personal value. Ignore unsubstantiated rumours; there will be a lot of those flying around.

6. Stay where you are. Do not attempt to move to a new employer unless you are absolutely certain that your own company has no future. No matter how good the job is as the "new member" of the team you are very vulnerable to the last in first out effect.

7. Stay Smart. Make a special effort to go into the office smartly dressed. Do not let your standards fall. When times get hard and people become disillusioned or worried about their jobs they do drop personal standards. As silly as it may seem being a smart individual could be the difference between keeping and losing your job.

Follow the 7 tips and hopefully you will not only weather the storm ahead but hopefully prosper.

By: David Bromley

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Dave Bromley is a writer whose web site www.theeconomicrecession.com covers all aspects relating to the current financial situation.