- Update your CV and keep it current.
- Test your employability skill-set by checking how you measure up against job ads to similar roles or the next step.
- If you spot any skills gaps in your CV, do your best to fill them.
- Brush up o your current skills, particularly those that are key to your job.
- Widen your reading and web-watching of organisations in your sector/ profession so that you are aware who is hiring and firing.
- Whilst keeping yourself job-ready for new opportunities or in case of redundancy don’t forget the value and importance of the job you got.
- Keep your work rate and productivity up.
- Keep cheerful – it doesn’t help to be down in the mouth
- Look after your health – stress is debilitating and these are stressful times
- You may be cutting back on spending but make sure your work clothes are smart and appropriate to the job you do – if you look good you’ll feel good
- Make the most of your leisure time so that you are fresh and ready for work on a Monday Morning.
- Take every opportunity to network.
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