How to survive in this Recession

It was the mid of 2007 when the genie of RECESSION came out of the ‘Chiraag’. Originated from US, the plague has rapidly gone global. Nowadays, recession is the most horrible word for Students, Employees, Companies and Countries as a whole. India is one of the major sufferers. Consequently, Geekonnet team is also suffering from this word. But still its recession only which made us learn a lot about how to survive in this era. Geekonnet team is going to tell you some tips to save your career and your family from recession.So, here we have some tips.

1)      Make a specific plan: I’m not talking about making a wish list which, like New Year’s resolutions, will be forgotten by the third week of January. You want a plan that has specific goals for your job (what’s the best role for you next?) and your income (exactly how much would you like to be making by the end of 2009?). Writing down your plans makes them concrete, and it's more likely you will attain them. 

2)      SWOT yourself: Be honest with yourself. Review your strengths -- like what you’ve got that can move you ahead; weaknesses like those things you have or do that are holding you back; opportunities -- things you can pursue at the company or in the industry; and threats -- things that can derail you or sabotage your efforts to move ahead.

3)      Update your skills: Keep on updating your career skills. Be a fast learner and adopt new technology. Just learn whatever you can learn. Don’t stick with old technology or old business strategy. Increase your productivity and efficiency.

4)      Update your Resume: Too many job cuts have taken place in last 6 months. So, freshers now have to compete with experienced guys. If you are applying for any job be sure your resume should be according to the job profile. As I mentioned above keep on learning new technology, sharpen your skill, increase your productivity and efficiency.

5)      Be honest with your company: If you don’t want to get fired from your job then please be honest with your company and with your job.

6)      Money: Start spending money smartly. Always have some cash money with you as your savings. Improve your personal balance sheet.

7)      Self promote: It’s not only important to do your job these days. It’s important to do and show your job. The decision makers should know you and what you are doing. Have regular meetings with your boss or send regular e-mails to update those in charge about your contributions. Even if they don’t want to.

8)      Stay hungry, Don’t stay foolish: Once Mr. Steve Jobs said “Stay hungry, stay foolish”. But we (Geekonnet team) modified it a little bit for current situation. Now it is “Stay hungry, Don’t stay foolish”.

9)      Patience: Have patience and don’t loose your nerves in the last overs. The match is between your job and global market liquidity. Give it a nail biting finish with you coming out as a winner.

10)  Look after your loved ones: In this era you may get yourself over involved in protecting your career. As 2009 ends you still will be here and you are going to want to be with your near and dear ones. DON’T NEGLECT those who make life more worthwhile.

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