As the Nigerian economy continues to suffer due
to the fall in the value of Naira, there are rumors
of mass retrenchment in many different sectors,
but most notably in the banking sector. Our news
site recently curated a news; Nigerian Banks to
Begin Massive Sacking of Workers. This is a
cause of concern for many families whose
source of livelihood are attached to bankers.
Though this development may be inescapable, its
effect can be mitigated.
Nigerian bankers are pretty well trained once
they get the job and are exposed to many key
business skills that they can utilize in all areas
of the economy. Therefore the average banker
need not be overwhelmed with the anxiety of a
possible sack, rather it should be seen as an
opportunity for career transition.
Here are our suggestions on what you should do
to prepare yourself if you find yourself on the
wrong end of the axle.
1. Prepare your CV
It’s time to dust your credentials and update
your CV. Include the most recent experience and
outstanding results you’ve recorded on the
banking job. Make sure the CV is in line with
current day CV writing techniques and when
writing your CV, avoid the things that make most
CVs end up in the dustbin.
2. Identify your cross over skills
Identify the skills you can easily apply in other
areas. Your banking job must have improved your
sales and marketing skills, as well as
administrative skills. Include them in your CV and
find opportunities where those skills are needed.
Many companies need highly experienced
administrative and sales officers. Your banking
job has already made you a candidate of
preference for such jobs.
3. Take all career development courses on offer
It’s time to improve your skills. You may need
extra certification for a smooth career transition
and most importantly to also get updated about
recent developments in areas of prospect. By
doing this, you will be putting yourself ahead of
several others who may also find themselves in
your shoes.
4. Treat your customers really well as they will
be part of your network
One of the benefits banking job offers is the
opportunity it presents for you to meet new
people and network. The bank is a place you can
really meet business owners and other
prospective employers. If you know how to
network well, then you can use it to your best
advantage in this era of sack.
The social media is also a place you can harness
for job networking. Jobs come easily these days
through the social media. You may need to find
out how you can use the social media to find
your next career move.
5. Save some money
Begin to reduce your personal expenses and
save more for the rainy day. This would help to
withstand the shock of a possible sack as you’ll
still have some cash to spend for some couple of
weeks before you get another offer. If you have
a substantial amount of money saved, you may
consider starting your own business.
Source: http://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/
sack-looming-in-nigerian-banks-5-things-to-do-
now-if-you-work-in-a-bank.108418/
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