10 Ways to Make Yourself Layoff Proof

By Dennis McCafferty on 2010-03-12

More than 350,000 tech jobs have been lost due to layoffs since August 2008. How can you avoid becoming a statistic? See also: How to Rebound from a Layoff, Will Your Job be Outsourced?

1. Go For an Upgrade

Take advantage of company-provided training to improve certification/professional skills.

Offer to help co-workers and managers who seem overloaded to establish goodwill equity.

Suggest a better way. Start with simple solutions like adjusting default options for printers and computers.

This is no time to ask for expanded telecommuting options. Keep physical profile high with managers.

Join industry associations. Launch a work-related blog. Establish yourself as a respected authority in your field.

Stress tangible accomplishments with specifics, e.g., "My team's CRM solution was sold to 12 major clients in its first six months."

Don't dwell company mistakes that led to layoffs. Work with managers to provide positive results to get business back on track.

Change is inevitable. Your value is often perceived according to how well you adapt.

Use time wisely, manage schedule to keep from burning out.

Huddling with coworkers for 'whine sessions' only leads to non-productive resentment.

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