September 25, 2008

Recession Proof Yourself

According to the US Department of Labor, US jobless claims were at a seven year high at the close of the week of September 20th, 2008. Although this is partially due to a lift in jobless claims as a result of hurricanes Gustav and Ike, it's times like these that call for every professional to take frequent steps to recession-proof their business reputation and their career.

Steps can include taking classes part-time to expand skills or improve leadership abilities. Increase the frequency of networking activities with both distant colleagues and local events for your profession.

Since your reputation and your experience are part of your professional brand, it's a good idea to highlight your recent accomplishments both offline and online. Polish up your resume with new accomplishments. Put a fresh shine to your online business profiles, especially your Ziggs Profile.

Your Ziggs Profile can be enhanced by adding your recent accomplishments, adding new links to your online results, and improving your professional photo if possible. First impressions make a lasting impression so make sure your online impression is a powerful one via your Ziggs Profile.

To ensure potential job managers can find you online, be sure to give your Ziggs Profile top visiblity in all search engines, and also buy your own domain name for added professional visibility. You can do this through Ziggs quickly and easily. Ziggs will link your profile directly to your new domain name at http://www.yourname.com/.

Once you've completed these touch-ups to both your offline and online brand identity, continue to grow your network now. You'll be glad you did if you reach a point where you need to network for a new job. But in the meantime, remember to smile. We'll all get through this if we work together.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think I managed to avoid burnout back then by a) using those early and late times for a purpose - specifically to do my most creative, energizing work - and b) using my lunch hour to exercise. The three short bursts of energy (two mental, one physical) really helped me break up my day, and start and finish energized. http://www.dvds-online-rental-review.com

handbagswoman said...

I would want to be a recession proof person. I will do whatever it takes to be one.

Totally Bored said...

I think I managed to avoid burnout back then by a) using those early and late times for a purpose - specifically to do my most creative, energizing work - and b) using my lunch hour to exercise.

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Do you have three to six month's wages (or more) set aside for the unexpected? If not, now is the time to get serious about saving. Challenge yourself to save whatever you can—even if it's just a quarter here and a dollar there. In a weakened economy every bit counts.

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I also managed to avoid burnout if: a) the use of time and later this purpose - in particular, to make the most of my creative energy boost - and b) with lunch or exercise.

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