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We Will Survive
Even if you are one of the lucky ones with a job right now, you probably know someone who just went through a lay off, someone that is job hunting or someone interested in tweaking their skills to ensure they keep the job that they do have. We are all trying to survive this new job market. But what traits do you need to emerge as a survivor in this new economy. We are being forced to evolve, adapt and move out of our old career ruts. Our livelihood is our responsibility and those that are thriving amid all these constant changes are embracing the following new principles:
Be adaptive. Survivors are proficient at spotting opportunities and moving forward to seize them. If you were hired for a specific skill set and you see that niche fading, are you willing to grow your skills and seek our educational changes that will lead to new opportunities. Job seekers should always be prepared in interviews to address their flexibility in the workplace. The key is not to just talk about being adaptive, but to actually be adaptive.
No Dumb Questions. Survivors ask the questions that other people just think. They hunger for knowledge and actively listen to the answers, and then take necessary actions.
Expand. We are a technology-based new economy. We blog, Facebook, RSS, Twitter, Wiki and operate on-line. Survivors self propel themselves INTO the technology, not shy away from it. Be entrepreneurial and industrious with your time, get hooked into cyperspace.
Spot Trends. Survivors recognize patterns in the information around them. Staying ahead of trends is the key to making this new economy work for you. Look for ways to organize and see patterns in information.
Be a Team Player. Lead through charisma and influence, not through politics and back handed maneuverings. Survivors make themselves invaluable to everyone and know the key to long term success is sharing knowledge, not hoarding it. Tough times call for collaboration and cooperation to see the job to the end.
Socialize Responsibly. Lamp shades at the company Christmas party is pass and outdated. A survivor understands that professionalism does not stop when the time clock does. Be aware of your influences and the influence you are having on others. Rigorously monitor your social contacts and habits to ensure they are serving you well.
Admit Mistakes. Errors in the workplace are no longer the kiss of death that they once were, but not talking responsibility for them most certainly is fatal. Employers are less concerned with the mistakes their employees make and more focused on people owning their errors and committing fully to resolving them. As the workforce shrinks, survivors may find themselves performing roles that they are not experts in, but they are willing to put forth sincere effort in succeeding.
Enjoy! There is a floodgate of skilled job seekers out there prowling in the new economy. Personality, energy and excitement are emerging as just as valuable attributes as the actual job you perform. Survivors stand out as pivotal to the continued success of the company.