As the economy takes a nosedive, the number of layoffs continues to rise across industries. Some 2.6 million jobs were lost in 2008. The national unemployment rate jumped to 7.2% in December, the highest since January 1993, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Since the start of the recession in December 2007, the number of unemployed persons has grown by 3.6 million.
It's more important than ever to make sure your manager knows how you are contributing to the company's bottom line. For young professional women, who sometimes fail to sing their own praises or point out their contributions, that can be particularly challenging.
"Then there's the stereotype around young women that they don't need the job as much as someone else needs it," because they are not as valuable to the company or may not have a family to support, says Simma Lieberman, a workplace consultant in Albany, Calif.
While young women may be inclined to just work hard and keep their heads down, thinking strategically and asserting yourself may be more important to bullet-proof your job.
It's more important than ever to make sure your manager knows how you are contributing to the company's bottom line. For young professional women, who sometimes fail to sing their own praises or point out their contributions, that can be particularly challenging.
"Then there's the stereotype around young women that they don't need the job as much as someone else needs it," because they are not as valuable to the company or may not have a family to support, says Simma Lieberman, a workplace consultant in Albany, Calif.
While young women may be inclined to just work hard and keep their heads down, thinking strategically and asserting yourself may be more important to bullet-proof your job.
- added January 09, 2009
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What's scary as well is that Obama's stimulus proposals seem to center around male dominated jobes like construction. This will in no way help young women or single mothers. More needs to be done for everyone in order to combat this horrible recession.
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- Notblueatall
- 6 months ago
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I know! It's terrible! Come here cuttie pie! I'll hold you!
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