A lot of people had been laid off, and a lot are still being laid off. It is a non-stop process for businesses that do not succeed. But one should not dwell on the fact of being out of work. Be productive and explore new stuffs, you don't have to stay in the line of your career. The worst thing that you could do is to let yourself stagnate and rust professionally. Don't let it get to you, the key is career flexibility. Here are some steps that you can follow to keep you on track.

1. Embrace Change

One factor that would really help a person to improve is to accept changes. This is one way of learning new things and adapting to the new world of a company. So it won't let you get stagnated to the same old boring stuffs you do everyday.

2. Expand and Improve your Skills

Of course in changes, improving and expanding your skills is one of the things you have to do. Some people just let their talents slip away and just sticks to the daily task given to them. It wouldn't hurt to explore and learn new things a long the way too. Remember, learning is life long.

3. Look at the Big Picture

Doing your job well used to be sufficient enough to secure your job, but that isn’t the case anymore. If the company sees that you just perform your job and nothing else then someone new comes along that can do your job as well as you do and do much more things than you do, then you're in trouble. What you do is make yourself indispensable. Let the company learn that you can do much more for them than just your job.

4. Continue Learning

Always allow yourself to learn and gain more knowledge as you go. Don't be stuck up on your daily routines. Learning new things can help you in the future. You can learn and make yourself more marketable by doing the following:

• Go to Training Programs

• Enroll in Formal Education

• Cooperate in conferences and conventions

• Get a mentor that teach you

• Ask to get rotated in your job

• Take on new assignments

• Help to develop people and professional skills

• Read a lot

• Ask your supervisors to let you know your weaknesses

5. Nurture an Active Network

Keep in touch with your friends, colleagues, and professional acquaintances. Not only that you can strengthen your friendship but you can also gain professional bonds. You can have valuable contacts and jobs that may lead to boost your career.

6. Hone your People Smarts

This means to develop your all-around interpersonal skills in your office. This also helps you widen your professional community. These people around you can help or teach you new skills.

7. Make Use of the Internet

You can get jobs through the internet easily with just a click of the mouse.

8. Get Comfy with Technology

Learning to use new technology helps, computer literacy can be added to your credentials. And this can actually be a PLUS factor. And be open to gaining new abilities.

These tips can help you today or even in the future. This skill and knowledge can be put into a good use.