Job Search: Staying a Step Ahead
Losing your job and being replaced is a big concern for you as baby boomers during this job market crisis. All around us companies are laying off hundreds if not thousands of their employees. But sometimes departments may target the older employees because they may feel they are not “young and hip” enough for the job. In many cases, employees are let go unfairly and are replaced by others who are not as knowledgeable. No matter what the scenario, there are ways you can avoid being one the first to be laid off!
Stay Up To Date
There is so much new technology presented every year that the average baby boomer may not be aware of. It is important to stay in tune to what is new on the market and be somewhat knowledgeable of how to operate them. Also engage in professional development and training as often as possible to keep your resume looking good. Know what is going on with your company! Do not get comfortable with only knowing what you are told; research and talk to others to find out information that you can use to your benefit.
Build Healthy Relationships
Whether you have been at your job for 10 years or 10 days building relationships is very important. Make sure you know all of the supervisors, managers, clerks, and even the custodians. Once you keep those relationships on good terms you never know if in the future that person who was once a clerk will save your job. Stay humble despite your years of experience, and let no one be able to fault you for any form of insubordination or disrespect.
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