It’s hard to feel secure at work with the sad news about job
losses swirling around. Luckily, there are some things you can do to
turn yourself into a resource your company will work hard to keep
around.
1. Stand out.Invisibility
is dispensability, says Aimee Cohen of Cohen Career Consulting. When
you’re in any work environment, “it’s critical that people know who you
and what you're doing.”
Cohen recommends taking on additional job
responsibilities, developing cross-functional relationships in the
workplace, and volunteering for committees, boards and leadership
positions. Doing so keeps your work
profile fresh and visible.
2. Talk to your boss.“Many
people spend a lot of time and energy avoiding their boss,” Cohen says,
and that’s a big mistake. “You should actively communicate with your
boss on a regular basis, develop a relationship, and clarify
expectations,” she explains. “Not only should you make your boss look
good, make your boss your ally, not your enemy.”
When you talk
with your boss, don’t be afraid to be your own cheerleader. Managers
don’t always know everything their employees are up to, and if you are
enhancing your skills or taking on new projects, you want your boss to
know.
3. Don't be a drag.People will go
out of their way to avoid unpleasant co-workers. “If you are always
rolling your eyes, texting in meetings, complaining, or just being plain
difficult to work with, that is not going unnoticed,” says Julie Bauke
of the Bauke Group.
Even if your skills are at the top of their
game, it’s possible that a bad attitude can prove the difference when a
department needs to cut someone. If you find that your impatience or
contempt for your co-workers, department or company is showing, “either
knock it off, or get a job that is a better fit for you, and work on
becoming irreplaceable there,” Bauke advises.
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