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How can I make my job recession-proof?
As jobs get slashed by the tens of thousands, it’s best to ignore any inclination to try to survive by flying under your boss’s radar. In fact, human resource experts say you should do the exact opposite, and put in extra effort to standing out from your peers.
You can help protect yourself from the chopping block by showing how valuable you are to your firm — get noticed for your work ethic, for example, or find ways to cut costs. Meanwhile, continue networking and keep your skills sharp by taking classes or other training programs. If the outlook is dire at your office, see if you can apply the skills you have in a field that isn’t as vulnerable today.
The following links offer a variety of ways to stand out at your company, as well as thoughts on industries where you might be able to find refuge.
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How Will We Know When the Recession Ends?
We all now know what a recession feels like, but there is an official definition as well. Here's how to know when the current downturn -- already the longest on record -- is really over.
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Go on the Offensive...
Don’t just hunker down and hope for the best. Follow these six strategies for solidifying your position in a shaky workplace, from raising your profile in the office to taking one for the team (pay cut, anyone?)
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But Play Defense, Too
Don’t just recession-proof your job. While you’re taking all the right steps at work, make sure you finances can withstand this downturn.
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Always Be Selling Yourself
Ways to get noticed by your boss in a good way and what to do if that doesn’t work from noted career columnist Annie Fisher of Fortune Magazine’s 'Ask Annie.'
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Position Yourself in a Strong Industry
If self-promotion can’t save you from a sinking ship, consider putting your skills to work in one of these five industries that should hold up best in a recession.
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Stay Vigilant
Don’t get complacent if you think your job is recession-proof. Finance blog Get Rich Slowly examines experts’ lists of recession-resistant industries — and finds wide disagreement.
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The Hottest Jobs Right Now
Hard as it may be to believe, there are still some bright spots in the economy — sectors that aren’t undergoing as much wrenching change as other parts of the economy. Here are five of the most in-demand jobs. Nurse Practitioner...
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How to Prepare for a Pay Cut
If you’ve managed to hang on to your job, there’s a good chance you’ve been forced to accept a pay cut or reduction in work hours. Here’s how to minimize the impact of these painful moves. Get the...
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Go Where the Money Is
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