"How to Thrive, Not Just Survive, in a Rotten Job Market"," But as the crumbling economy reverberates throughout the world - it's no longer a stretch to imagine that your job could be wiped out in the blink of an eye.
All it takes is a good crop of basic preparatory actions.
*Dig The Well Before You Drink*
Do your due diligence on your current company.
Study the company website.
Although this laser-focused investigation isn't science it's still the best research you can gain access to in these frightening, uncertain times.
Relax I'm not talking about going back to college.
(With the added bonus that you can renegotiate your current salary because you've augmented your value.
o Pump up your tech knowledge.
o Join the professional/ trade organization in your field.
*The Extreme Makeover*
If it looks as though your career might be going the way of the dinosaurs, the first step is to give yourself an immediate career overhaul.
A good place to start is to examine your personal hobbies or interests.
Be sure to break down your expertise and focus on ""soft skills"" that can be applied to any industries.
Read press releases, swipe RSS feeds, visit Yahoo Finance and set up Google News Alerts by punching in the keyword of the company or industry you are pursuing.
Let me break that down for you: A hiring decision is only created when a company needs to increase the size of the workforce in order to chug out production, or when a specialized skill set is required.
How?
Familiarize yourself with the most common problems that plague your elected industry.
Some areas may include:
o Sales Targets
o Production Costs
o Management Issues
o Technology Challenges
o Finance Problems
The mastering of this process will put your job search or career on the fast track to glory and wealth.
The next stage is to slam together a resume and cover letter, assemble some new interview attire, brush up on your interviewing technique and build your networks.
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