Tune In to Hear Vicki and Bob This Saturday!

Posted by Vicki Hidde:

My husband and I were the guests of Charley Biggs, editor of the Tulsa Beacon to discuss career topics as they related to the current economic climate on his Tulsa Beacon Weekend (the 30-minute show will air Saturday, Feb 28th, 2009 at 11:30 AM and again at 9:00 PM at AM 970 KCFO radio). Unfortunately, with each news report we see the economy deteriorating. We are being bombarded with bad news on the economic front. Yes, we are in uncharted waters. I keep telling my clients to look for new opportunities emerging on the horizon.

Downturns can be a good thing. For the first time in years, people are in a position where they can think about what they want to do with their life. How long has it been since you really thought about your life, your career and what you want to accomplish? You may want to take some time and really think! Clear you mind and think – yes, it can be hard – but it is rewarding when you find the solution to your individualized problem.

A few years ago, there was a movie with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson – “The Bucket List.” They played characters with life altering illnesses, who decided to develop a bucket list of what they wanted to do before their “final life experience” (kicking “the bucket”). I am not sure these economic times are that dire. But they do offer the opportunity to develop our career bucket list and to give some thought to our “Next 30 Years” – to borrow a phrase from a country song.

For the time being, the Tulsa market has not been severely hit with massive layoffs. But the mindset of “things are bad” is in the February wind…soon to be the March wind. Fear is creeping into business practices throughout the area. Intellectually, we all know that fear is paralyzing and, unfortunately, leads to apathy.

A good sports coach would tell you to shake it off. Redouble your efforts. Make more contacts. And if you are confident that you can make a difference for the company that you are applying to, tell ‘em so. If you can’t make such a difference, you’d better find out why you can’t. Then take action to correct the problem.

Companies want people who can make a difference.

For those of you who think you are too young and inexperienced, find someone to mentor you. You will both learn something in the process.

And if you think you are too old, think again. Age discrimination is alive and well. That is nothing new. If you want to sell yourself to a company, have the energy and drive to make things happen. But more importantly, have the mindset to accept young workers, share your knowledge and build a bright future.

You may find short-term assignments as a Temp or you may find a consultative position where you work with several companies. Within each of us is the solution to our problem. Find someone who will help you see you dilemma through the eyes of reality, not fear.

Tune in and listen to our discussion on Saturday at www.kcfo.com!

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