With all the talk about how we might be in a recession, you may be wondering what you can do to protect your own job. Barabara Stefani has a list of Ways to Recession Proof Your Career. Her suggestions are things you should be doing constantly, not just when your job is in jeopardy.
Like most things, your career will progress most smoothly if you plan ahead, pay attention to the signs, and know where you are going. You should always be on the lookout for interesting new opportunities – to learn a new skill or try working in a new field. If you’ve thought ahead of time about what you might like to do, you will be better able to find these things when they come along. Or even better, you can work to create the opportunities you want.