October 23rd, 2010
Preparing for the End of the Recession
The average employee is usually consumed with thoughts about project deadlines , problems with co-workers or supervisors, and how to make ends make in this stagnant economy. That’s still a better state of mind than all those who are unemployed. However, it’s important for everyone to take some time to think about not just surviving this latest recession, but to position themselves for where they want to be when it finally ends.
The important thing is to take some time to consider a career as a path, rather than just a string of jobs. Employees who stop to think about where they want to go can then start to identify the steps that will get them there. Once those are identified, they can start an action plan of things to do to make that happen. This may include additional training, going back to school for a degree, or saving money in order to start their own business in five years.
One of the best ways to get ready for the end of the recession is to continue to seek career training. This can range from a company-provided team building seminar to attending training programs for software and for job-related tasks such as safety and professional certification. Some employees will find that presentation skill seminars are a good investment while others elect to focus on leadership or management skills.
A little bit of careful self-analysis and planning coupled with targeted training will make the difference between those who come out of this recession ahead of the game and those who are still stuck at the starting block.

