Always keep your eye open for new opportunities. Always have a basic résumé updated and ready. Always stay up-to-date in your field. Always say yes to manageable projects. Always look to meet new people in your industry. Always let outsiders know you are interested in moving forward with your career. Always look for ways to be successful working for yourself. Always have options.
As we get out of universities and step into the real world, we often make for ourselves a fantasy world in which we remain loyal to the employer and the employer is expected to stay loyal to us. The economic crash of 2008 was a wake-up call for many as the companies that had never fired anyone started cutting fat in huge chunks. So what do we learn from that?
While there are many benefits to staying with one employer long-term, it is absurd to do so without knowing your alternatives ... or as I would call it, your BATNA.
The eight tips given in the blog post above are must-dos for every professional. Keep your eyes and options open doesn't mean changing your job every couple of years. But it does mean treating your employers like they will most definitely treat you if the times were rough!
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