Posts Tagged 'keep your job'

Back in 2009, I was interviewed on Channel 12 News during our last recession. The advice I gave then on building your personal brand, keeping your job and advancing in your career in the face of mounting competition was not only timely then, but applies to today’s workforce. Here are several things you can do …

What can you learn from observing the top performers within your organization as well as embracing the mindset of your potential successor? Strategies to build and protect your personal brand. While the information I share in this post will help any manager become more valuable to their employer, watching out for your career doesn’t stop …

If you’re fortunate enough to have one today, develop a deeper appreciation for your job and recognize the behaviors that can put your name on the short list. Be Grateful Talk to people who used to complain about their salary, boss and work conditions. The same people who used to whine about their job are …

What are you doing to insulate yourself from the next ‘downsize?’ Here are some strategies that will enable you to increase your visibility and the measurable ROI you deliver to your company in order to build the value of your brand. Be Visible but Not Egocentric Ironically, this is not the time to put your …

The World Bank just reported that the economy is in the worst shape since the Great Depression. Here are a few career retention strategies to adopt (as well as some things to avoid doing) to stay employed, become more valuable and avoid being the next one cut. These strategies can make the difference between you …

Millions of jobs have been lost over the last year. A recent survey indicated that almost 50% of American’s are worried about losing their job. Our job market hasn’t experienced these staggering numbers since 1974. With more companies laying people off, how can you insulate yourself from the rest of the work force and maintain …