Is your Job Recession-Proof?

It IS possible to have success in spite of what is going on around us in today’s economy.

Yes, there are layoffs, closures and uncertainties all across the country. To date, Saskatchewan was one of the few parts of North America that had been minimally affected by the negative downturn in our economy. Suddenly the potash industry is feeling the impact, where 1,000 workers will be losing their jobs. Does that mean a demise of our province as well? I don’t think so. The Conference Board of Canada (CBofC, suggests that “Canadian consumer and business confidence has plummeted, which usually is a precursor to a decline in national output. What can be done to stimulate our economy, mitigate the impact of recession and boost confidence?” The CBofC believes the government and the media play great part in all of this. They believe the government needs to have credit available and that “The concern of a recession actually feeds the recession because confidence decreases, which just exacerbates the situation.”, which is what the media perpetuates. In an interview with Catherine Swift, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (posted on canoe.ca), Ms Swift agrees “intense media coverage of the weakening economy is making some consumers needlessly nervous.” And of course, the 24-hour news channels are the greatest source of this “Chicken Little” philosophy.
How do you “Recession-Proof your job, your career?” Simple – HAVE A PLAN. Pack an EMERGENCY PARACHUTE. What would you do if you lost your job right now? Do you have a Plan A, B, C….do you have a resume ready to go? Start evaluating your job, your career, your vocation. Are you where you really want to be? Are you relying on a business or an employer to provide you with what you need or, can you depend on yourself by being independent, a consultant, self-employed, an entrepreneur? Is there a product or service you believe is needed that you could provide? Many new careers have been developed out of necessity and in hard times.
We are conducting a survey and would like to know what YOU would need to “Recession proof” your career. Click here to complete the survey. We want to know what people think about their employment future.

Thanks,
Gilles L’Heureux, Career Coach
www.careercoachnow.ca