Abstract :
Just because there is a downturn doesn¿t mean you have to put your career on hold. By all means look twice before turning your back on a familiar post and leaping into a more dynamic environment. But if you¿re sitting around waiting for a if you ask me to use the financiers¿ term. Whether the company is private or listed, its accounts will be available from Companies House. Don¿t be shy; ask for up-to-date information if the most recent accounts haven¿t been posted yet. Look at sources of funding. Despite the climate, venture capitalists are still happy to put money behind good management teams with well-run businesses ¿ if they¿ve recently invested in your target company that is always a good sign. No one knows how long the downturn will last ¿ estimates average around a year or so. That¿s a long time to stay in a job you¿ve outgrown. Don¿t let the economic climate put you off. Your skills are still at a premium on the employment market. Remember, hundreds of good analogue engineers haven¿t been made redundant. Happy hunting. Gordon Neish is vice president of engineering with RF technology specialist Nujira. redundancy cheque that may never turn up, you¿re wasting your life.
