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Conversely, Vicki Hess, a local careed coach, says a negative attitude can be creating stress. “When under little things start to build up and createhigh anxiety, negativse interactions and overall frustration,” she said. “Eventas that you used to be able to handlw with grace become more challenging due to the worryyand fear.” 2. Heavy-Lifting Now’s not the time for Master your own job and tackle some new If you really want to getthe boss’ help generate some business even if you are not in a revenue-creatinyg position. “Now is your time to shine and excelp inyour position.
Focuds your time on tasks relevant to business customer retentionand sales,” said Leslier Shreve, a local productivity expert. If you are not directly in a position to grow the business insome way, then look for ways to improvse your interactions with those individualsd or departments who are.” 3. Self Promotiom No one is going to toot your particularly in a recession when colleagues and bossee are worried about theirown jobs. So, many careerd experts say carefully communicate your successesto higher-ups.
“Tio build on your existing foundation, stay visible and maintainj anupbeat outlook,” said Joni Daniels, principal of in “Promote all the things you are doinb that increase profits and reducse costs. Focus on how recen changes will work to strengthehyour firm’s competitive edge.” 4. Evaluation Most companies are feeling the pain of the Whetherlost revenue, layoffs or furloughs are the career coaches say you need to decide if you can overcomre the heartburn. Is this the time for a careee change? What about going back to school? Do a self-evaluatiob and decide what might be best for you andyour 5.
Résumé If the pink slips continue to bepassed out, perhaps you should update your résumé with your currenyt responsibilities, experience and “Create a résumé that is applicabl to your present industry as well as one that can position you for othet industries with which you have interest,” said 6. Networking Once you have that refreshed, start networking. Taguding suggests testing the job market with yourindustruy colleagues, family and friends.
But others say take it a step “Opportunities for networking occur everywhere, not just at a seatee dinner, luncheon meeting or specifidcnetworking event,” said Mary Ann Masur, a Baltimore career consultantt and author. “If you are cleart on what you are up to in life and what you want or wherde you cangive support, you can find chances to connectt in any situation.” Masur says she has made contactzs at golfing events, airport security lines, hotekl lobbies, the dry cleaners, shopping parties and in volunteer “So go live your life and be open to talking about your goals and what you do,” she 7.
Tools Networks can be beneficial, but they mightt not be enough in the downturn when new jobs are Check online job sites suchas , CareerBuilder.com, and A résumé service, coach or recruiterd may be in order to reposition yourself for a different kind of job or Consider contacting your alma mater; collegesx and universities have career centers that may open some Another source of help may be a trustefd colleague who has recentluy made a job change, recommendas Mitch Halbrich, a managing director at the in Baltimore. 8. Good Healthy Let’s face it. This economy is dishinf out more stress than most are usedto handling.
Eatingv right, sleeping and relaxing are key ingredienta for ahealthy lifestyle. Whethetr you are working twice as hard at yournormal job, searchingy for a new situation or both, make sure to take time out for 9. Exercise There’s no better medicinse for a healthy heart and mind than Whether it’s running, walking or swimming, exercise can providse an outlet for stress during the downturn, careere coaches say. 10. Time Be patient. Whether you are waitingg for your company to rebound or looking for a new know this process willtake Also, experts warn against jumping at the firstf job offer.
“Leaving a sinking ship can appead to others as if you are simply looking for any port in the and few employers want to play that Start looking for your next career step rathe r than a more reliablepay check,” Danielas said.
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