How do you survive a recession? You make yourself valuable.

Stick around and I’ll teel

you how.

I’m Cat Miller.

There’s no way around it. If we want job security nowadays, we have to go the extra
mile.

So here’s some ways to make managers look at you as one of the people they have got to
keep on board.

To start align your role with your company’s objectives.

Remember, it’s the people who directly impact business outcomes who have the best job
security.

Talk with your boss to understand your company strategies, and then connect the dots
between what you do every day, and the company’s business plan.

Next, remember this isn’t the time to jump into a corner technology just because it’s cool
and new.

Today’s focus is on creating efficiencies and delivering the basics their technologies that
are installed unproven.

If you can transfer to a mission critical project, jobs and improve or maintain existing
applications or improve productivity are more likely to remain stable during a downturn.

While you’re at, it suggests ways to increase operating efficiencies .

Can you figure out a way to streamline accounts payable maybe.

Would it save money if you didn’t that kind of proposal does more than help the
company tough times it shows that you can think like a manager in that’s always a good
thing.

Next, acquire new skills. The kind increases your present value and your future
marketability.

At the same time make sure your efforts are visible, right up your notes from class is in
kind with it. And share intelligence with your box.

Another good thing, create revenue opportunities.

You may not see yourself as a marketing or sales guru but if you network with other
techies at Client Company, you may uncover unmet need & suggest new service to meet
it.

Finally, be a team player.

Don’t rush to ask for a raise this year.

You don’t want to see pierce office when your company is struggling.

I’m cat miller.