How 2 Safe Guard Your Job

Dear all,We all are facing the adverse effects of financial crunch no matter in which company we are in.As days pass by many among us are loosing jobs and those in jobs are spending sleepless nights.Those who are in jobs must take measures to safe guard their jobs.The best tip i can give them is to be multi skilled.If u are a Java developer learn testing/sql/plsql/web designing etc.This makes u an asset in the company.When ever any of ur peers needs some help do it open heartedly .The thumb rule is never leave the office early.Even if u dont have work keep learning, so that u can improve your skills.Always be in your toes to grab the first opportunity ,so that u can be in the good looks of your employer.Speak with your employer tell him that u have acquired these skills and ur are happy to share the load.Try to have know how of other projects which ur peers are doing.So that you can fit in when there is a need.If possible write exams and get certifications which will boost ur morale and ur employer will have good impression over u.If u are supposed to send time sheet(Daily/weekly/Monthly) fill it correctly.Never keep more time for a work than the time it took to finish it as your employer too will estimate the time.If the work as taken more time than anticipated then write down the causes so that you can be able to answer if ur employer cross questions u.(Just in case)When no work always learn something never ever sit idol/chit chat.Take less breaks. If possible stop taking smoking breaks.For those who had lost there jobs:Keep all the skills in your resume which you have learned.We never know for which you get a call.Mention all the certifications you have.Keep ur resume in all the job portals.When ever u get a call from a placement agency have a pep talk.If u build a rappo with them (recruiters),they will get back to u when ever there is job which suits ur profile.Always make sure that ur cell in with you,A missed call means u missed a job,They may not call back you as there are many job seekers.If possible try to acquire new skill be going thru online tuturials.The above mentioned tips are some of them which i knew.Hope these tips are helpfull to you.