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CareerInsights Newsletter Issue 21, February 2009 |
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| Welcome! |
 As the global economy continues to falter and world leaders attempt to breathe life back into failing industries, many of us may be facing or fearing unfamiliar or changing circumstancess in our lives.
When every day brings news of job losses, it is only natural to be concerned about whether this will affect your or your loved ones. There is some hope. Although the number of job opportunities is smaller, there are companies who are actively recruiting and others that are adopting creative measures to retain jobs. Following the purchase of 51 Woolworths stores, Iceland is planning to take on a number of former workers and create another 2,500 posts and KPMG is offering flexible contracts to help retain staff.
If you are concerned about job loss then this month's article will help you take the steps to your next opportunity.
If you are looking for support, inspiration and motivation then join our next Monthly Group Coaching Call on Thursday 19th February to find out how you can maximise your impact through personal branding and convey your value in the workplace.
Wishing you success
Susan | |
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| Monthly Group Coaching Call |
Our Next Monthly Group Coaching Call is THURSDAY, 19th February 2009 at 8:00 pm UK time
How to Maximise Your Impact through Personal Branding
In these testing financial times it can be tempting to keep your head down and to hide away until the 'credit crunch' blows over. Yet this is just the time to be visible, and to make sure others know who you are and what makes you different.
In this call you will learn why the key to your success in this market is to be able to clearly convey your value to people in your workplace and industry, so that you are their first choice (the person they need for the job in hand). In this call you will come away with the key aspects of Personal Branding and how to make it work for you.
Our guest speaker will be Dawn Winder. Dawn is a certified professional coach with a background in marketing and business development. She runs a business that specialises in credible impact training using Personal Branding. Dawn works with her clients to help maximise personal credibility within their own organisation and in their marketplace. Dawn's clients include: Friends Provident, BBC and Diageo. This call is FREE for all Mastermind members. Not a member? Join now to access this call with our special FREE 2-month "Membership" trial |
| 10 Ways to Deal with Job Loss |
 It is very easy to get swept away by the news of thousands of job losses and you won't be alone if you experience running anxiety about what the future might hold. Yet even though there may be worse economic news still to come, a number of employers are doing what they can to avoid redundancies and retain talent.
KPMG has asked staff to accept temporary contracts if the need arises and in Japan public and private sector firms are seeking to emulate the island of Himeshima. In an attempt to keep everyone in work the island's inhabitants sacrifice wages and regular working hours to keep everyone in work, and as a result have not been as hard hit by the global economy. In the US Obama's message to the American people is that 'we're in this together' and companies such as the car firm Avis Budget Group will freeze management pay to keep job losses down.
If job loss does become inevitable then try these 10 tips to get you back on track.
- Recognise that losing your job is an emotional experience which can make you feel sad, happy, elated, frightened and anxious, so don't be afraid to ask for personal, practical, financial and professional help. That way you will be in a good place to make wise decisions about your next opportunity.
- Create a vision for your future. This is often the perfect opportunity to take a step back and get in touch with long buried hopes and dreams. Create a vision board of inspiring pictures, words and photographs to keep you motivated.
- Take time out to review your transferable skills, interests, achievements, values and ambitions. It will give you a strong foundation for your job search and applications.
- Seek professional help for your CV and covering letters. As these are the first documents employers receive you will need to ensure your details match the criteria and stand out from potentially hundreds of others. From my own experience of recruiting it was not uncommon to receive over 200 applications for one post.
- Get plenty of interview practice. There will likely be more good quality candidates on the market for jobs so you will need to really be adept and stand out at the interview stage.
- Creatively brainstorm all the possibilities for your future. Could you retrain, work abroad, sign up for Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), set up a business, become a consultant or specialist in your field, work as an interim, take on projects, work part-time, volunteer to get new experience?
- Get active with professional, social and online networks and increase your visibility. Don't be afraid to let your contacts know exactly what work you are looking for as others are unusually very willing to help.
- Establish a routine and set yourself targets to achieve: such as numbers of job applications, phone calls, meetings. You will feel that you are making progress with a sense of purpose and direction.
- Practice extreme self care which means regular exercise, plenty of sleep plus relaxation and fun.
- Outsource administrative and research activities. There are a number of organizations where you can hire virtual assistants by the hour. By outsourcing time consuming administrative and research tasks you will free up time and energy to focus on contacting companies, meetings, interviews and networking.
If you have experienced job loss or you are just making mental contingency plans, keep in mind that there is light at the end of the tunnel and many go on to lead dream lives. |
| About Us |
Having worked for a number of international organisations as a senior executive, Susan decided to devote herself to studying and teaching the principles she learned for achieving career success. With a degree followed by post graduate qualifications in career management, she has completed coach training with Coach University and is a member of the International Coach Federation.
Susan has a professional, relaxed and warm approach, engaging and inspiring clients to achieve the best possible results. Her philosophy is that work can be enjoyable and worthwhile, and feeling passionate about what you do will have a positive impact on all other aspects of life. As a result her coaching practice has helped hundreds of clients to transform their lives. | |
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