Managing Yourself in an Economic Downturn
First, let's start by answering the following; At what stage are you in your business career (staff, manager, director, executive)?
Next, it's time for the good news and the bad news. Do you enjoy what you are doing and do you think you will for the next 20, 30, or 40 years? If so, what are the top four things that you really enjoy about it? If not, what are the top four things you dislike about what you do? What three career accomplishments are you most proud of? What lessons have you learned from those that you are not so proud of?
If you were to make a career change, what would it be and why? Before you jump, think about what you value and why. Is it wealth? Prestige? Serving others? What aspirations do you still have and why?
Finally, write down down! Studies have shown people are far more likely to act on the written word rather than keeping it all in their head. And plus it's a great thing to look back on once you've achieved those goals.
Done? Great! You're 14.3% of the way there. Next week...
Tip 2: What do people see in me? And why?
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"People can't live with change if there's not a changeless core inside them. The key to the ability to change is a changeless sense of who you are, what you are about and what you value".
Stephen Covey
So is it getting to you yet? Anticipating consequences stemming from the current recession we are in can be scary. What will tomorrow bring? How long will this economic downturn continue? How will it impact me today? Where will I be tomorrow?
These questions and others are in the minds of millions of people confronted with a situation that none of them, including you, asked to be a part of. One day the economy is fine. The next millions of workers are suddenly out of a job and you are left asking yourself; How did this happen? That's good, but take control and try this one on for size "What can I do to best prepare myself to navigate through this economic downturn and come out the better for it"?
How does that sound?
These career tips which will assist you in evaluating yourself and developing an action plan that will help put your best self forward. Though important now these tips will not only out you in control during difficult times but also during the good times. Yes, we've all been a little complacent, but now is time to not only get ready, but stay ready. (Tip o' the hat to Coley Perry).
Monday...
Tip 1: Tip One. Who are you? And have you taken an inventory?
Paul is all about simple, practical advice in recruiting, career development and human resources solutions.