Times are tough, economically, and it's not just one country's problem. It has become a global problem that everyone is dealing with. In order to avoid the seemingly inevitable layoff, and/or in order to get another job when that layoff happens, you have to make yourself too valuable to lose, or too valuable not to hire. Unfortunately, most people have no idea how to do that so they end up getting laid off and then they struggle to find another job because there are too many people with the same or similar qualifications and just not enough jobs to go around. If you don't stand out, you have a much lower chance of keeping or getting a good job. At work, make sure that you stay enthusiastic and engaged with what's going on around you. Enjoy being there. Even if you really don't feel that way, make sure you come across as though you do. Be a team player, too, and make sure that you network a lot. If you do get laid off, all of that networking can pay off and help you to find a new job much more quickly. If there is any continuing education for your field, make sure that you stay current with it and that you keep up with what's going on in your field, with your company, and with your competitors.

Unless you have a complete financial meltdown, make sure that you're still putting money in savings for your retirement, and don't use your credit cards without paying them off in full each month. Keeping your debt load light will help you out a lot if you suddenly find yourself without any income. You won't owe as much, and you won't be as stressed out, either. Do spend money on things that could come back to bite you if you don't get them fixed, though, such as servicing your car or making a repair on your house. Get involved with a professional organization, too, so that you're making contact with more people who do what you do. That can really help you to come across as a dedicated individual who wants to work and who is a team player. A lot of companies don't want to hire people who won't really play on a team because they think that they are bad for company morale and difficult to work with, and that's really true of technology and finance jobs. Don't be that person, or it could keep you from holding onto your job or even getting a newer or better one if you're the victim of a layoff.

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This article was written on behalf of Martin Ward Anderson who offer financial recruitment services for international jobs