With the stock market crashing and companies laying people off left and right, now is the time to reinforce your position and get noticed for the right reasons. Remember this, when it comes to laying people off the slacker, the gossiper, and the always late people are the first to go. I’ve listed a few simple things you can do to NOT be one of them.

-Do your job and stay busy! If you have nothing to do don’t just sit there cruising the net. Ask for more work or just try to look busy. Don’t get labeled as a slacker, it’s a tough one to shake off.

-Don’t loiter. Don’t hang around in the hallway, break room, or someone else’s desk or office no matter how cute she is. Don’t get noticed socializing!

-Be sociable to the big wigs. A simple ‘Good morning’ or ‘Hey, how’s it going today’ can be all it takes to make people like you. And a well liked person is less likely to get laid off then somebody that isn’t liked at all.

-Become important. This is a tough one but look for something, anything that nobody wants to do and do it. For example, cleaning up around the coffee machine, adding paper to the printer or clearing paper jams. One guy in our office is responsible for ordering coffee and supplies and he isn’t even in the purchasing department.

-Don’t be cheap. When it comes to birthdays, weddings or whatever, if money is being collected for a party or gift give a few dollars. Don’t get labeled as a cheapskate!

-If you smoke don’t hang out in front of the office puffing away! Go around the block, VPs and managers are always going out for meetings or long lunches. Don’t let them see you standing outside all the time.

-Watch your personal hygiene. Don’t look as if you just rolled out of bed after a long night of partying.

-Be professional during office parties. Don’t drink too much, or at all. Don’t be labeled an alcoholic and don’t get ‘friendly’ with the ladies or guys.

Remember; get your job done, be well liked and look busy! and good luck to everyone.

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