How to Get More Job Security

Steps

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   Make ongoing education part of your career plan. Don't put off pursuing a career you are passionate about.
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   Take advantage of educational benefits. Many employers will pay for education for employees. Check with your human resources office.
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   Take classes, even just one at a time, while you’re employed. Work towards a degree or certificate or keep your skills up to date. Employers value lifelong learners and you’ll give yourself options.
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   Keep computer skills up to date. You may know the system at your current position backwards and forwards, but do you know the latest versions of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint?
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   Get the credential. Even if you're learning on the job, it pays to have the paper that says you know what you know.
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   Look for resources as soon as you are worried about your job. Go to the human resources department, unemployment centers and look in your community for all the assistance available for laid off workers. The sooner, the better: Many resources have deadlines attached. Worker retraining programs at community colleges provide job training including assistance with tuition and books. Workers in job training can also apply for an extension of unemployment benefits.

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