RE: Self-promo in dangerous times

Subject: RE: Self-promo in dangerous times
From: "Peter Swisher" <pswisher -at- arisglobal -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 11:37:40 -0500

Mke O writes:
"Of course, it depends on your personal definition of "worst." Being laid
off in a controlled orderly fashion is definitely not the worst thing that
could happen to you. Hanging around in a chaotic post-merger company with a
bunch of tech writers playing musical chairs, sucking up to management to
see who is left standing when the music stops, is my idea of "worst.""

I agree. If you are going to spend your last couple days campaigning for
some unknown remaining techwriting position, that is fine. Just don't sling
mud to make your co-writers look bad. You'll end up looking like a
not-so-fun guy to work with.

I would use the time to take stock in what value you've brought to your
company. Be prepared to justify why you need to be retained. Also, use this
information to update your resume with. Then, get yourself in the market. Do
this before you're put in the market.

If you're on the Acquired end of an M&A, you really aren't in a position of
power. Certain key people within your organization might have some say on
which employees are retained. ..although, them having any real power is
unlikely. If you have to, suck up to them.

If you do end up having to interview with the company which acquired you,
then use this time to promote yourself, promote your adaptability, make your
other co-workers look good, etc. Just as you would in any interview.





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