Coronavirus and career: How to recession-proof your worklife
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Secure yourself and your job
The outbreak of coronavirus has not just attacked our bodies but also shaken our economies. An unfortunate result of which has been employees staring at the terrifying risk of a pay cut or worse, a job loss. In such a situation, you need to highlight your importance and prove your value to your boss and the firm. Here are 5 important points that will help you display your worth and secure you and your job.
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Be irreplaceable
Make it impossible for your company to be able to do without you. Seek and grab projects critical to the company’s business and fundamental operations. Wear multiple hats to fill gaps in the organisation. Volunteer for cross training across functions and tasks. Think about this from your firm’s point of view— how do you bring in measurable value far beyond your price?
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Renew and grow
Such trying times provide the ideal opportunity to invest in yourself and grow rapidly as a professional. You are motivated enough to survive and your employer will only be glad if you can deliver more value. Be on the lookout for learning new skills to expand your talent deck, by either taking up more novel kind of work or through formal/informal/online training programs.
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Tap into your networks, circles
Opportunities are intangible and access to them lies through people. Your personal connections, professional reputation and overall acceptance are what will open doors to new roles that are not available in the market. Do you relate to people beyond work? Do they like being around you? Can they trust you? Do you look after their interests? Solid and harmonious relations can rescue you in such times.
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Winners take all
Interviewers and employers can identify and avoid desperate job seekers. Everyone likes to work with a winner. Thus, it is in your best interest for you to act and behave like one. Stop whining and train yourself to be confident, optimistic, curious and ready to face challenges. When your presence brightens up a team, everyone wants you around.
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Show up
Showing up is 80% of life, said Woody Allen. Show up for events and gatherings— both professional and post-work hours such as get-togethers. Turn up for presentations and meetings. Be available and a sport when your boss or colleague needs help with a project or when the company asks for volunteers. By doing so, you build a network, a reputation and multiple chance opportunities.