The country may be in an economic slump, but you can still move ahead at your current job—or get your foot in the door at a new one. In a recent Strayer Connections newsletter, Leslie Quander Wooldridge contributed an article on how to recession-proof your career. Below you can see some of the valuable advice offered in that article.
Now is the time to recession-proof your career by updating your job search skills and getting your resume ready to go while continuing to impress your current employer.
Refresh your resume. It is critical to update your resume with new skills. “Whenever you make a significant change in your job responsibilities, you should and update your resume,” says Cynthia Archie, a human resources manager at The Yellowstone Group. When it’s time to make a move you will already have an up-to-the-minute record of your expertise.
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