Things You'll Need:
- Common sense
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Step 1
1. Read the Business section of your newspaper. If your company is public, check on the stock market for any major fluctuations, corporate shake-downs and possible mergers before you have to attend that "special meeting" or memo from your superiors.
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Step 2
2. Once you arrive at work, get down to business. This does not mean go on the following - a 15-minute plus coffee break, the gossip rounds, checking the Internet for matters not related to your job, a nap or anything else that will slow down or delay productivity. You are being watched.
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Step 3
3. Do not be afraid to take on extra responsibilities. This may actually save you from the chopping block by itself. By making yourself available to help out other departments and learning other minor duties, you are not only showing those who may decide your fate with the company that you really care but also gaining new skills that could be utilized in the future.
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Step 4
4. Stay away from the naysayers. While they may have inside details as to whether you will still have a job, these kinds of people tend to bring morale way down. Gossiping, lazy work habits and sometimes hostility can be contagious. Remember that everyone has a different agenda as collecting unemployment or living off of a "buyout package may not be an option.
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Step 5
5. Being optimistic is hard but can reap rewards if you play it smart. Plan ahead when it comes to finances, keeping a good rapport with others who work in the same industry as yourself (even if it means just sending a brief email saying hi)and basically not burning any bridges.
Comments
jmitchell465 said
on 7/28/2009 great info!
wannie said
on 10/11/2008 just the imformation i needed thankq !
JSwindell said
on 8/8/2008 Thanks!
LilacGirl said
on 7/30/2008 Good advice.