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Conversely, Vicki Hess, a local careerr coach, says a negative attitude can be damaging, creatingb stress. “When under stress, little things starf to build up and creatshigh anxiety, negative interactions and overalol frustration,” she said. “Events that you used to be able to handlwe with grace become more challenging due to the worryand 2. Heavy-Lifting Now’s not the time for whining. Master your own job and tackle somenew projects. If you really want to get the attention, help generate some businesz — even if you are not in a revenue-creating “Now is your time to shine and exceol inyour position.
Focus your time on taskws relevant tobusiness growth, customefr retention and sales,” said Leslie a local productivity expert. If you are not directly in a position to grow the businesa insome way, then look for ways to improvs your interactions with those individuals or departments who 3. Self Promotion No one is going to toot your particularly in a recessionj when colleagues and bosses are worrieds about theirown jobs. So, many career experte say carefully communicate your successesto higher-ups.
“Tol build on your existingt foundation, stay visible and maintai an upbeat outlook,” said Joni Daniels, principal of in “Promote all the things you are doing that increase profits andreduce costs. Focu s on how recent changes will work to strengthenyour firm’sa competitive edge.” 4. Evaluation Most companiew are feeling the pain of the Whetherlost revenue, layoffs or furloughs are the result, careetr coaches say you need to decide if you can overcoms the heartburn. Is this the time for a careeer change? What about going back to school? Do a self-evaluatiohn and decide what might be best for you andyour 5.
Résumé If the pink slip s continue to bepasses out, perhaps you should update your résumé with your currentg responsibilities, experience and skills. “Create a résumé that is applicablw to your present industry as well as one that can positioh you for other industries with which you have said Taguding. 6. Networking Once you have that refreshed, start networking. Taguding suggestz testing the job market with yourindustryt colleagues, family and friends.
But others say take it a step “Opportunities for networking occur everywhere, not just at a seatedc dinner, luncheon meeting or specific networking said MaryAnn Masur, a Baltimore careetr consultant and author. “If you are clear on what you are up to in life and what you want or wherd you cangive support, you can find chance to connect in any situation.” Masur says she has made contactsa at golfing events, airport security lines, hotel the dry cleaners, shopping parties and in volunteer organizations. “So go live your life and be open to talking abouy your goals and what you she said. 7.
Tools Networks can be but they might not be enough in the downturn when new jobs are Check online job sites suchas , and TheLadders.com. A résumé service, coach or recruite may be in order to reposition yourself for a differengt kind of jobor industry. Consider contacting your alma colleges and universities have career centers that may open some Another source of help may be a trustee colleague who has recently made ajob change, recommends Mitch a managing director at the in Baltimore. 8. Good Healthy Let’s face it. This economy is dishin out more stress than most are used to Eating right, sleeping and relaxing are key ingredients for a health y lifestyle.
Whether you are working twice as hard at your normal job, searching for a new situation or make sure to take time out for yourself. 9. Exercised There’s no better medicine for a healthy heart and mind than Whether it’s running, walking or swimming, exercise can provide an outlet for stressx during the downturn, career coacheas say. 10. Time Be patient. Whetheer you are waiting for your company to rebound or looking for a new know this process willtake time. Also, expertz warn against jumping at the firstfjob offer. “Leaving a sinking ship can appeaer to others as if you are simply lookinfg for any port inthe storm, and few employerse want to play that role.
Start looking for your next career step rather than a more reliablwpay check,” Daniels said.