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There is a consensus between industry watchers, that for a recession (or are headed, we're already in one). Large companies have announced or are considering layoffs, especially in industries affected by the subprime fallout.

Granted, not everyone is convinced that we are for some tough sledding economic front, but a possible recession in expectation underscores the need to always be ready. If you dismiss talk, or think there is a greater chance of losing your> Job it is better to be prepared than now scramble to finish tomorrow.

For starters, you must have a resume ready. But maybe you do not know where - or how to begin -. Your first step is to ask yourself these types of questions:

1st What skills do I have that my next employer do?

several job descriptions for the type of work you want to know Review, if you were looking for a job. See what words and phrases they have in common. Then,Find out which of your many skills best match on the mission would look for you.

2nd What job position would tell me about the others who want the same thing?

Make it easy for the reader to display your individual value. Customize your resume to reflect terminology of the employer and the results emphasize not only duties.

3rd What do my job were special achievements in?

List your services and how they support the value that would take you to anotherCompany. If you do not have numbers or percentages of your results (eg sales, cost reductions and improvements of the time) that if you have some data now you can - before you have to put on a resume.

4th What special skills do I have?

Did you learn new computer technology? Can you be a certain special? Speak a foreign language?

5th There are at least three people, skills, and can attest to my work ethic?

Make surehave their current contact information and list them as references on a separate document, not on your resume.

6th What information can I find someone on line?

Perform search for your name and verify the information an employer could find a web. In some cases, the employer may search as a Contact references. If you any information that could harm your chances, please contact the webmaster to remove about it.

7th How strong is my webPresent?

Do you have up-to-date profile on Web-networking sites like LinkedIn? If so, consider, including the Web address (URL) in your resume or cover letter.

Answering these questions will provide you with the most important ingredients of your personal "value proposition", which is what helps market yourself to an employer. In short, you need to answer an employer all-important question: Why should I hire you?

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