The best way to overcome the
problems associated with unemployment is to develop an Unemployment
Prevention Strategy and take responsibility for activating that
strategy when signs begin to indicate that a job is insecure.
The basic components of an
Unemployment Prevention Strategy include the following:
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An employment agreement
that includes protection against unemployment
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Constant monitoring of the
employment relationship for changes that might impact on job
security (e.g. a change in supervisor; a change in company
ownership; a change in business priorities/products/markets; a
decline in the profitability of the company; changes in policies
and regulations; etc.)
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Maintaining high
visibility and quality business contacts in your industry and area
of expertise
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Taking affirmative steps
to create an awareness of your value (e.g. make presentations at
industry and trade shows; write articles for industry newsletters
and magazines; become a teacher/trainer in your area of expertise;
share your ideas with colleagues and industry leaders, etc.)
Career Problem Solving Service
will provide advice in the development of an Unemployment Prevention
Strategy and will be available to discuss and develop an action
strategy when the threat of unemployment occurs.