Recession Proofing Tips in Salt Lake City Tribune

The Salt Lake City Tribune invited me to do an interview on tips for recession proofing your job. The article is now up over in their Business Insight section. Here's a few tips from the article:

What can you do to show your boss/company your value as an employee?

Control what you can control. You can't control the economy or the state of your company, but you can control how hard you work. You have to do your job better and do more. Take on more. Execute. Know your performance and results at all times, and take an interest in all aspects of the business to become more valuable to your employer. Don't worry so much about being laid off, worry about doing your job better.

What should you do if you are laid off?

Start your job search! Reach out to your network first. That includes anyone you have ever worked with at any company. Attend networking events in your area. Chat up people on the elevator. You never know who can help you - but be sure to be willing to help back.

Staffing and recruiting firms are also a great resource in your job search. They have connections to a vast amount of clients within varying industries and can help connect you with the right career. The key is finding a staffing and recruiting firm that takes a personal interest in your career aspirations and who will walk you through the process.

To see more tips about recession proofing your job, check out the Salt Lake City Tribune article.