2009: How to stay employed

NVDL: Some useful tips and advice here I'd say....

clipped from hotjobs.yahoo.com What does 2009 have in store for workers -- and how can you position yourself to do well in this tough environment? "Nobody seems to think the turnaround is imminent," says John Challenger, CEO of global outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas. The job market usually takes longer to deteriorate than the rest of the economy, and it can also take longer for it to improve once the economy starts gaining strength. "It seems inevitable that we're going to be mired in this for a while." No one knows how long this recession will last. The financial services, construction, and automotive industries were hit early in the crisis and are still struggling. But other areas of the economy, including retail and the tech sectors, are also facing challenges. Realistic, Not Resigned Job-Saving Hints * Make sure your boss knows how you help the company * Make yourself useful * Focus on core work * Get to know your boss's boss Landing a New Job * Cast a wide net. * Don't wait.