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It's astonishing how fast most of us have adjusted to working from home. We've outgrown the amusement of watching ourselves on video calls and waved goodbye like toddlers. We're also less concerned about interruptions from children, cats, and snoring dogs now that we've ditched the formal workplace clothing, cut our own fringes, and stopped wearing shoes. This has been a beneficial development for many people, a liberation from the commute and workplace politics.

It's also given us time to reflect on our life and professional goals. While many obviously want to keep their employment in light of the widespread layoffs and difficult job market, many are also realising that the professional path they've been on is no longer as appealing or even viable as it was before the outbreak.

So, in the midst of massive societal transformation, how do you shift your profession to reflect your new goals while also maintaining your livelihood? Here are our top recommendations.

1, Internal Public Relations:

As a career coach at Personal Career Management, I speak with people every day who thought their employment was secure until they were told it was no longer. Positively managing your reputation inside your organisation requires continual effort, which is especially crucial if you work remotely and are less visible. Instead of focusing on the difficulties, share your triumphs with your boss and other important decision-makers. Reminding them of your value can assist you position yourself for professional advancement opportunities or convince them to redeploy you if there are redundancies.

2, Consider the unconventional:

Virtual events, healthcare consultations via Skype, and restaurant food home delivery are just a few instances of how businesses are thinking imaginatively about how to continue operations while generating new revenue sources. Share any thoughts you have for how your organisation might make sense of the new landscape, and I recommend you take the lead on this to assess its potential. It's an exciting career development opportunity for you, as well as one that benefits the organisation.

3, Increase your learning rate:

Employees must be adaptable in order to keep up with the ever changing landscape. You will be more marketable and likely to be kept if you have a growth mindset and a demonstrated willingness to learn. It's a good idea to make learning a regular habit. Seek out new learning opportunities at work and outside of work, as there are so many available right now, whether it's free webinars, online study courses, or even a part-time University degree or MBA.

4, The advantages of a crisis for your career:

The pandemic has presented many of us with some of the most challenging professional challenges of our lives. Perhaps you've had to reorganise operations, reassure worried customers and employees, or deal with furloughing or staff redundancy. Perhaps you volunteered for community service, assisting individuals in your neighbourhood or a local charity. You may have done all of these things simply because it was your job or because you wanted to help others. They do, however, highlight your perseverance and resourcefulness, as well as your ability to get things done even in the midst of a crisis. Future employers will undoubtedly be interested in hearing about these humbling professional accomplishments, so speak up about them.

4, Don't be concerned about a career setback:

If you find yourself in a position that isn't your first choice, don't be concerned about how it will effect your future possibilities. Employers are normally sceptical of career changes or detours, but in these rare situations, the majority of them recognise that employees must be pragmatic and versatile in order to pay their expenses. You will still need to be motivated and perform well in any career you take on, but this does not exclude you from looking for a more suitable role.

5, Go where there is a demand:

Some industries, such as technology, supermarkets, and healthcare, are expanding, while others, such as high street retail, travel, tourism, and live arts, are faltering. Read business news and recruitment agency reports to find out which industries are hiring. Investigate the organisations that operate in these areas and the positions available where you may apply your transferrable abilities. Use LinkedIn to find people you know who work in these fields and could give you advise or point you in the right direction.

6,  A side business:

If you're no longer commuting, you may have more time to think about other methods to augment your income. Perhaps you could provide online teaching in your field, restore a home, open an online artisan shop, or provide graphic design services or mentoring. Portfolio working will become more frequent as people who work from home use their newfound freedom to balance diverse hobbies and revenue streams.

7, Allow yourself some leeway:

The pandemic has reminded us that life is valuable, and that labour, while vital and life-affirming, should not be all-consuming. Despite this, burnout has emerged as another symptom of the pandemic, with many people becoming increasingly weary by work and personal pressures. Include activities in your week that are pleasurable and utterly unrelated to work. Locate your power switch and recharge.

8, Other people are the key:

Our limited work and social bubbles may keep us secure, but they have also made it more difficult to leverage the most successful career management method available, namely our relationships with others. Engaging with others raises our exposure, helps us favourably influence perceptions, and enhances our reputation as someone who would be a pleasure to work with or suggest to others. Advice and criticism confirms if we are on the right track and where we need to improve. We learn about chances that we might have missed otherwise from others.

To broaden your circle, establish opportunities for interaction with key influencers at work, stay in touch with your contacts, and join online networking groups. Working with a career coach as a guide and sounding board may be quite beneficial when dealing with difficult work issues and establishing confidence. Others will assist you, but it is up to you to reach out to them.

Corinne Mills is the Managing Director of Personal Career Management, an outplacement and career coaching firm that is Guardian Jobs' official Career Management partner.