1. Are you always being put on the bad limelight? Anything and everything of errors and blame will be pointed at you.  Even little things that are insignificant have its roots pointing to you.
2. Have you always or mostly been denied courses even there are ample amount of training budget for everyone? Training budget is used for your co-workers but not you.  Is it because the bosses find that you will not be able to provide benefit to the organisation after you attended the course?  Or is it something else?
3. Have you always or mostly been denied from career progression? You like to progress in your career but always being denied the rights to it.  You are always not being considered for career progression as well.  You are always the last to be shortlist.
4. Are you always NOT selected for any new assignments? Whatever new assignments or projects are not given to you.  You are always not in the “fighting” list but always on the bench list.
5. Are your co-workers being invited for lunch and dinner with the bosses except you? Are you always being left out for any social events initiated by the boss?  The boss is exercising favoritism or has some negative opinion about you.
6. Are you been given unfair treatment? Rewards and punishment are always and totally different from other co-workers.  Is it the system that is having problems or is it favoritism at its best again?
7. Are you always the last to know in the organisation? Why are you the last to know?  Is it because you are not in their “fighting” list?
8. Are you always NOT included in meetings? Again, you are not in the “fighting” list.  You need not know all the on-goings of the company.  You can be sent off anytime if times are bad as you do not have any critical information pertaining to the organisation.

Yes, you are a potential candidate for the next retrenchment exercise.  Don’t fret.  Make effort to correct your “position” in the office.  If it doesn’t work or it’s really too late for that, be prepared for the worst.  Yes, that is the axe on your head.  The world is unfair and that’s why we need to be stronger to adapt into such situations.  Be sure to find alternatives.  Head out and talk to your network of friends for any opportunities.  Be open to what the outside can offer and not dwell into topic of the axe for too long.J

1. Look at all the sources for recruitment. They can be internet, recruitment firms, job agencies, newspaper classifieds, university job postings, individual company websites and even friends!
2. Next, beef up your resume and CV.  Without taking this very first step, you won’t be able to talk about the interview or what you should wear on the interview day.  Not even the possibility of discussion about the compensation package that is installed for you by your prospective employer. J
3. Send your resume and CV out to all the sources. If you get rejected, ask to find out what you are lacking.  Fine-tune it.
4. If you get into an interview,  the first thing you want to do is to impress the interviewer.  Don’t talk about the compensation package.  That will leave him a negative impression on you.  Leave it for the HR personnel to go through the compensation package when the time comes.
5. If you are really lucky, you get the job on the 1^st interview.  But on a cautious note, understand the reason that you are being offered a position.  Recap from your 1^st interview if there were anything mentioned about filling the position urgently or if someone is leaving the organisation.  They maybe offering you the position because they want to fill it urgently (desperately) and you will most likely be working like a mad dog when you join them!
6. If the HR department calls you up for a 2^nd interview to discuss about the compensation packages, you are in luck!  Before you go into the 2^nd interview with the HR department, go to the internet to find out more about how much you are paid.  Talk to friends who are of the same industry to advise you on the compensation package.  You want to be prepared to know where your baseline is for the discussion.
7. When you are at the 2^nd interview, be firm with your baseline.  However, leave room for negotiations.  You may want to go into the room with your minimum and maximum range first.  If you have other employers waiting for you to sign the offer, you definitely have an upper hand in the discussion!
8. Sign the offer when you are really comfortable with it.  Remember, if it is not something that you want, you have a choice to decline the offer!

Of course, there are interviews that can stretch for more than 2 sessions.  Even 5 sessions that can involve the CEO or directors.  Whatever the situation is, what is clear is they are keen to get you in and putting you through all the tests (interviews) to see your suitability.  Persevere and stay positive about these interviews!  With a positive attitude and right mind set, you will definitely see the light at the end of tunnel and get the job you want!