In a time when layoffs and unemployment numbers seem to rise everyday, any tid-bit of information on how to keep a job is news worth reading about. Interesting enough, the article stresses that if you are in fear of being laid-off from your current employer, you are not alone. The story also talks about how your perfume, and white teeth may effect your chances of staying off the bosses radar.
An article by Jia Lynn Yang --
Do's and Don'ts for Keeping Your Job
Love your job? Then save it! If you're worried about getting laid off, here's some consolation: So is everyone else. Follow these do's and don'ts to raise the odds that your job stays, well, yours.
DO take credit ...
but don't "walk around with a big neon sign that says I'M GREAT," says career coach Marie McIntyre. "Look for opportunities to let people know what you're doing." One good strategy: Create a paper trail by copying your boss on e-mail (selectively!). And periodically take the initiative to send a summary of what you're working on.
DON'T ask for a raise or a promotion. Be patient, and be grateful for now that you've got a job.
DO volunteer for more work.
Companies are making cuts, so someone needs to pick up the extra work. Do it with a smile, and you're a dream employee.
DO arrive early and stay late. This is obvious and no longer optional. Make your commitment visible by pulling long hours. Also, lay off the text messaging or personal calls during business hours.
DON'T telecommute. "[Bosses] tend to fire people they don't like or don't know," says Stephen Viscusi, author of "Bulletproof Your Job."
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