TEN TIPS TO STAND OUT AND INCREASE YOUR VALUE DURING DOWNSIZING

Step up to the plate and create opportunities for yourself. Volunteer often and be willing to take on extra tasks.

Be proactive by reaching out to your manager or supervisor and asking how you can help with the restructuring process. Don't wait for them to come to you.

Know your boss's priorities and contribute to those goals and projects.

Keep the lines of communication open and go after what you need. Seek information that will help you add value.

Become an expert at your job and take advantage of opportunities to showcase your talents, create a product, fix a problem, and get results.

Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.

Look and act professional. Maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Stay away from politics and gossip.             

Exceed expectations. Think outside of the box, do more than promised, come in under budget, and beat your deadlines.

Be a team player. Take initiative to learn other jobs and to cross-train.Show a genuine desire to learn how other jobs and responsibilities relate to yours and demonstrate a steep and impressive learning curve.