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10 Ways To Protect Your Job In An Uncertain Job Market
Caroline Ceniza-Levine
A downturn can lead to layoffs. But you can protect yourself in an uncertain job market.
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The SXSW conference has been cancelled. Global stock markets are volatile. Companies are changing how they run – e.g., rethinking travel plans, increasing remote work arrangements – in response to coronavirus.
Even if you are gainfully employed, even if you love your job, you need
to proactively manage the uncertainty around you. This means continuing
to excel in your job and to be indispensable to your employer (use this
checklist to gauge how valuable you are in your job).
Here are ten ways to protect your job in an uncertain job market: 1 - Be flexible in how you work
You may need to work remotely, so set up the foundation now to enable
seamless continuation of your work. Clear out dedicated desk space at
home. Confirm that your office equipment and data permissions enable you
to work outside the office. If you serve clients, they may also be
increasing their remote work, so make sure you are comfortable with
video conferencing, online scheduling, data sharing in the cloud and
other ways to virtually work together. 2 - Be a team player
Your colleagues may need to work remotely, and this may change how
you collaborate. When colleagues are scattered physically, this may
require more coordination, and hand-offs or requests can take longer. Be
patient and willing to accommodate these changes. 3 - Shore up support at home to minimize disruptions at work
If you’re a working parent, make contingency plans now if school is
disrupted and you need additional childcare. If you might lean on
extended family, ask them now. If you might share resources with other
families, start coordinating now. Even if you aren’t a working parent,
you may work closely with working parents, and if their work is
disrupted, you may need to step up (as per point 2 on being a team
player!) 4 - Shore up personal savings
In the event of a prolonged down market, business may slow. There may
be layoffs or reduced hours. Prioritize your emergency cash reserve to
ensure that you can ride out even temporary changes to your paycheck.
Create a plan to survive a sequester. 5 - Pay attention to changes at the company
Your company’s strategy will change in response to changes in the
markets and with the clients your company serves. This is not the time
to glaze over company announcements, press releases or financial
reports. You need to pay attention to how your company is doing and any
changes in their priorities so you have a heads-up in case these changes
impact your work. 6 - Align your work with current priorities
I have a friend who oversees his company’s presence at big events
like the SXSW conference. His job will most definitely change, and his
role may be significantly reduced, if more of these big events are
cancelled. Yet his marketing and organizational skills are easily
transferable, if he is proactive about shifting his efforts onto
projects that aren’t impacted. If your work will likely decrease in the
weeks or months ahead, don’t treat this as a welcome break. Get busy on
something else. 7 - Make your boss want to keep you around
People hire people, people promote people and people retain people.
If there is not enough work for everyone, your boss will decide whose
schedule is decreased or who is let go. At the same time, your boss is
also dealing with all the uncertainty that you are facing. Remain
positive to avoid feeding into any more anxiety. Make sure your work
quality is impeccable. Help your boss look good, so when cuts need to be
made, you look good to your boss. 8 - Make your colleagues want to keep you around
Part of being a team player (point 2) is that it’s the right thing to
do, but also it’s the smart thing to do for your own job security.
Decisions aren’t typically made by just one person, so what others think
of you matters. If you have good relationships, you are able to get
things done. When you get things done, you improve your own job
security. 9 - Double down on networking
You might have great relationships on the job, but it still might not
be enough. This is not the time to eat lunch alone or stay glued to
your desk all day. You need to strengthen relationships outside your
group, outside your company and outside your industry. Your group,
company or even industry (e.g., travel, event services) may be
negatively impacted, and you want to be able to launch a search quickly. 10 - Avoid doomsday thinking
Preparing for a job search doesn’t mean that you need to fixate on
losing your job. In fact, staying positive is a huge asset when everyone
around you, including your boss, is anxious. Your confidence becomes a
welcome relief, helping your internal and external relationships. A downturn in the market doesn’t have to mean a downturn in your career
If you continue to do a good job, while putting into place some of
the above defensive measures, a downturn in the market doesn’t have to
negatively impact your career. You might like working remotely or
dealing with clients and colleagues more virtually. Market volatility
might give you an opportunity to buy on the dips if you invest regularly
in your retirement plan. All the unknowns could be the motivation to
jumpstart your savings an contingency planning. You can protect your job
and continue to advance your career even in an uncertain job market.
UPSC has revised the
tie-breaking principles to determine the ranking of two or more
candidates who score equal marks in exams. These tie principles have
been revised for UPSC Civil Services IAS/NDA/CDS/ESE/Other recruitments.
Check here complete resolution of tie cases for UPSC Recruitment.
By Rupali Pruthi
UPSC Tie-Breaking Formula
UPSC Tie-Breaking Formula 2020: The
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the revised Tie
Principles for the resolution of tie cases in all the examinations or
recruitments carried out by the UPSC including UPSC Civil Services
IAS/IFS, UPSC NDA, UPSC CDS, UPSC ESE, UPSC CAPF and in cases of direct
recruitment. These Tie principles are applicable in cases when two or
more candidates score equal marks. The UPSC approved principles help in
deciding the ranking of candidates in a recruitment exam. So, let’s have
a look at the tie principles below to know what steps would be followed
by the UPSC to resolve the tie cases.
As per the UPSC Notification, the revised tie principles or formulas
will be applicable for the UPSC Recruitments or UPSC Exams notified
after 28th August 2019. As per the new tie resolution
principles, in case of UPSC Civil Service Exam for IAS/IPS/IFS, if two
or more candidates score equally, then the UPSC will rank that candidate
higher who has secure more marks in Compulsory Papers and Personality
Test (PT) altogether. If these marks are also equal, then the
candidate’s seniority will be taken into account
France
is to train Indian flight surgeons to enable them to monitor the health
of astronauts selected for the human space mission Gaganyaan. The
announcement was released on 21 January 2020. A memorandum of
understanding (MoU) regarding this is expected to be signed during
French space agency CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall's visit to India in
January. Flight surgeon training: ♦ The training will be given for
two-week. It is a critical aspect of the Gaganyaan project that is... READ MORE
Srinagar
entered the list of Open Defecation Free (ODF) cities. The announcement
was made by Mayor of Srinagar Junaid Azim Mattu. Srinagar received its
Swachhata Certificate from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,
Government of India. Also, Srinagar has achieved the 45th rank in
Cleanest Cities in the country. The Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs issues this certificate to cities in the country. Swachh Bharat
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The
government has announced that it is to set up a National Startup
Advisory Council on 21 January 2020. The council will advise the Centre
on measures needed to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation
and start-ups in India. It was set up by commerce and industry ministry.
Members: The Advisory Council will be chaired by the Commerce Minister
Piyush Goyal. It consists of non-official members to be nominated by the
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PM
Shri Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet approved the Agreement between
India and the Federative Republic of Brazil on Mutual Legal Assistance
in Criminal Matters has to be signed. Agreement Provision: ♦ The
Agreement aims to enhance the effectiveness of both the countries in
investigation and prosecution of crime through cooperation and Mutual
Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
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The
Union Cabinet led by the PM Narendra Modi approved the signing of the
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Republic of India and the
Federative Republic of Brazil. The MoU on cooperation in the field of
oil and natural gas. The MoU is expected to be signed during the visit
of President of Brazil to India in January 2020. MoU Provisions: ♦ The
MoU will enhance cooperation between the two sides in the oil and
natural gas sector.
♦ Both the countries will work... READ MORE
Sri
Lanka topped on breastfeeding rate according to a new survey conducted
by the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi). The survey was
taken among 97 countries globally. Report Highlights: ♦ Sri Lanka's rank
is based on its performance on ten indicators of policies and programs.
♦
Sri Lanka has scored 91 out of 100 points ♦ WBTi uses color-code to
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The
Union Cabinet approved the Model Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for
unilateral and bilateral recognition of Certificates, pursuant to
Regulation 1/10 of International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, 1978. It will be
signed between the Directorate General of Shipping, GoI and its
counterparts in foreign countries after the approval of
Minister-in-charge of Shipping and the Minister of External Affairs... READ MORE
The
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the
Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between India, Tunisia, and Papua New
Guinea. The MoU aims to boost India's international relations. Impact: ♦
The Election Commission entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)
with the Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia (ISIE) and
the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) for elections for
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The
Maharashtra government is to make it mandatory to teach the Marathi
language in all schools in the state irrespective of mediums of
instructions. The announcement was made by the Industries Minister
Subhash Desai on 21 January during an interaction organized by the
'Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh'. The government will enact a law during
the next Assembly session in February 2020. The draft bill in this
connection is being prepared.
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India
and Brazil will be signing a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) during
the visit of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as the Chief Guest of
the Republic Day celebrations from 24-27 January 2020. Around 20
agreements are to be signed. Action plan: ♦ The two countries aim to
upgrade the strategic partnership with an action plan. ♦ The Strategic
Partnership Action Plan will serve as an umbrella agreement for the
plans the two countries will make in order to increase defence... READ MORE
Uttar
Pradesh state Government has launched Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna
Kalyan Yojana. The scheme was launched after the cabinet meeting which
was held on 21 January 2020. The announcement was made by the UP Power
Minister Shrikant Sharma. The government also announced that it is to
implement Mukhyamantri Paryatan Samvardhan Yojana. Mukhyamantri Krishak
Durghatna Kalyan Yojana: ♦ The scheme will provide financial assistance
of Rs.5 lakh to the family of farmers who die or become... READ MORE
The
Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) and Chemical &
Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the High-level roundtable
of The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) at World
Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland ion 21 January 2020. Theme: The
theme of the roundtable is Access for all: Leveraging Innovations,
Investments, and Partnerships for Health.
Highlights: ♦ The officials discussed the health needs that are to be accessible for all... READ MORE
The
Union Minister of State (I/C) Ministry of Development of North Eastern
Region, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first global Mega Science
Exhibition "Vigyan Samagam" at National Science Centre, New Delhi at 21
January 2020. It will be be held from 21 January to 20 March 2020 in
New Delhi. The details about the exhibition, projects, and schedule are
available on the Vigyan Samagam website www.vigyansamagam.in and on the mobile app Vigyan Samagam. Organized... READ MORE
The
Ministry for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organized the first
National consultative workshop on Strengthening Agri-Logistics in the
e-National Agriculture Market (e-Nam) in New Delhi on 21 January 2020.
The workshop was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar Aim: The workshop aimed to
strengthen agriculture and the rural economy as it will strengthen India
to face challenges victoriously. The workshop is in line with the
Prime... READ MORE
Indian
Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Geological Survey
of India (GSI) on 21 January 2020. The MoU was signed by Commodore AA
Abhyankar, who heads the Indian Navy's Oceanology and Meteorology
Directorate and Shri N Maran, Deputy Director-General of GSI. MoU
Highlights: ♦ The MoU aims to ensure the sharing of seabed sediment
data, products and expertise for Naval Application in Meteorology and
Oceanography.
♦ GSI's Marine and Coastal... READ MORE