Archive for July, 2008
Ways to Avoid the Anxiety of a Layoff During the Recession
There is a point when one realizes that a layoff is imminent in his or her job. When this realization happens, you might feel the anxiety and tension mount internally within you. If you are not in the first wave of layoffs, the anxiety you feel still remains because every day the recession lingers you [...]
ContinuedHeed the “Don’ts” for the Good of Your Career this Recession
You might think you are valuable to your company and your career is on the fast track–unaffected by the recession. You might command a high salary and have an opinion that a layoff probably won’t happen to you. However you should be careful not to have so much confidence that you ignore the “don’ts” for [...]
ContinuedCareer Change Overseas: Make an Adventure of the Recession
An economic recession wreaks havoc on careers. Companies have to cut back and they usually target those who are non-critical and are paid the highest salaries first. It is just reality. The company must survive and has to make changes. But if you are one of the highly-compensated and newly laid-off workers, the recession has [...]
ContinuedYour Resume is a Very Important Career Document during a Recession
Losing a job during a recession is probably more unnerving than seeing the prices rise all around us. This is because we identify ourselves with our careers. If you lose your job during a recession, the first obvious step is to start looking for a job so that there is no break in your career [...]
ContinuedDon’t Let the Recession Put the Brakes on Your Career
No one wants to get a pink slip during the current recession but the likelihood of that happening is higher if you are not in one of the recession-proof careers. While a layoff event can be tough blow when it happens, it is important to quickly move on from there. Don’t sulk, don’t take a [...]
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