Relentless Recession Strategies

Relentless Recession Strategies

February 11, 2009Yvette Lincoln

High Tide Empowerment, LLC

Navigate Your Career!!www.HighTideEmpowerment.com

Dynamic EconomiesWhen the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Gets Going!

What Direction Are You Going Toward?

How Relentless Are You About Getting There?


Self Assessment & Evaluation

Starting SalarySigning BonusRelocationVacationHealthcare BenefitsRetirement BenefitsBusiness TravelJob DemandsDiscounts/ Perks


Strategy & Knowledge

Carpe Diem- Seize the Day!!– Start Your Career Search As Early As Possible

Envision Your Ideal Position– What, Where, Why and How

Become Versed in Current Events– Newspapers, Hoovers, Money Magazines, Stock Markets

Politics– Economic Stimulus, Tax Programs, Government Funding


Strategy & Knowledge

Emerging Technologies– Cell Phones, Video Games and Defense Weapons

Consumer Spending– Disposable Income and Layoffs

Target Stable Industries– Healthcare, Food and Infrastructure

Networking– Gather Industry Information and Connections


Expand Your Toolkit

Double Major in your Academic Studies– Engineering and Business

Add a Minor to your Studies– Mathematics, Statistics, Finance

Become Fluent in a Foreign Language– Spanish, Mandarin, German

Join a Professional Organization/Certification– NSBE, SWE, APICS


Experience Is Valuable

Internships– 3 Month Interview With Real World Experience

Co-ops– 6 Month Interview With Real World Experience

Student Research– Valuable Experience in an Academic Environment

Volunteer Opportunities– Giving Back to the Community/ Industry


Broaden Your Horizon

Explore Related Industries– Pharmaceutical to Food

Cross Functional Skills– Leadership, Multitasking, Expert Computer Skills

Business Sectors– Corporate, Private, Non Profit

Entrepreneurial– Lay The Foundation For Your Dream Career


Out of the Box Thinking

Geographical Limitations– East , West, North or South Can Be Industry Dependent

International Experience– Global Powerhouse or Emerging Markets

Rotational Programs– 2-3 Year Programs With 6-8 Month Assignments

Accommodating Is Attractive– Remain As Flexible As Possible


Career Options Pro & Cons

Fulltime Employment– Stable Environment and Consistent Experience

Consulting– Flexible Positions With Various Exposure

Temporary Positions– Possibility of Fulltime Employment/ Reassignment

Part Time Employment– Less Than Standard Work Week


Securing The Offer

Ask Specific Questions– Recruiters and Interviewers

Investigate The Fine Details– Contractual Obligations and Non Compete Clause

Termination Conditions– “For Any or No Reason”

Establish Relationship– Contact With HR, Manager or Associate


Conquer Mission Impossible

Continue Your Job Search– Internet, Career Fairs, Conferences

Multiple Interviews– Every Experience Is Opportunity to Practice

Offer Comparison– Leverage to Negotiate and Compare

Rescinding an Acceptance– Professional Etiquette


Continuing Education

Graduate School– Master’s Degree– PhD Program

Business School– MBA

Professional Degrees– Juris Doctorate– Medical Doctorate

Parallel Path Your Options


Dynamic EconomiesWhen the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going!

What Direction Are You Going Toward?

How Relentless Are You About Getting There?

Thank You!!

Yvette Lincoln, Certified Career CoachHigh Tide Empowerment, LLC

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