Excelling in a Tough Job Market
The job market has changed once again with numerous individuals scrambling to find work, let alone something that they might be passionate about. Last week I gave a speech to 75 individuals who found themselves in a period of change. I was moved by their confidence and desire to take advantage of the opportunity to do something different. Challenging times bring about frustration to some and new horizons to others. It’s all about how you look at it.
The most important thing for you to do in a downturn economy is to quantify your value to the organization. You must appear valuable to your employer, and who knows your value better than you? If you can’t quantify it, how can someone else?