How to Recession Proof Your Job

OK, apparently its official:  we are in a recession.  I really don’t understand why we needed an “official” announcement. I’m sure that it is evident in all of our bank accounts and pocketbooks.

If you don’t have employment, good luck!~  If you are blessed enough to have a job, here are great tips on how to keep it.  From the Global Image Group:

Here Are 5 Tips On How To Recession Proof Your Job:

1. Project Professional Presence. It’s all about the subtle, unspoken details of how you present yourself, how you enter a room, the tone of your voice and the confidence in your persona. It’s as simple as sitting up straight at your desk to how you command the boardroom. Projecting and maintaining the professional image you want to present speaks volumes about your credibility.
2. Develop Your Soft Skills. Being able to assess your audience, knowing what to say, when to say it and how to say it are all vital in your ability to hone your soft skills. People like working with others who seem approachable, trustworthy and personable especially in cut throat environments. It makes working with you so much more enjoyable.
3. Behave Like a Leader. Take ownership for your work and the projects delegated to you. Take initiative and offer to take on more responsibility if you have the bandwidth. Leaders are often self-motivated to execute and make things happen.
4. Cultivate Your Professional Relationships. This doesn’t mean you should sleep with your boss! Often times breaking the ice is hard. If you start the day by saying hello to your colleagues and fostering polite conversations in the elevator or in the restroom, you’re on your way to developing good relationships with your co-workers. Creating win-win situations and being able to manage your relationships with your colleagues above and below you projects executive presence.
5. Hone Your Communication Skills. Developing a clear, focused, and compelling core message, understanding your audience and getting the information you need to organize and write a speech that compels your audience to act are all important aspects in developing your communication skills.

Use these tips gratuitously to keep your precious job.  You don’t want to surf the ‘Net while unemployed..I’m sure you get paid well to roam the cyberworld when you’re supposed to be pushing out work!

Keep it strictly stylish!