When you're between jobs the obvious thing is to keep your resume fresh and updated, but what about your skills? That resume is pretty useless if you let yourself get rusty and can't back it up when the time comes. Keep yourself as sharp as ever
with these strategies:
- Stay connected to the industry by not only holding onto any group or club memberships in your field (or joining new ones) but by being as active as possible in them.
- Attend conferences -- you've got all kinds of free time so why not use some of it to brush up your old skills, learn some new ones, and compile some trend-setting ideas for when you get hired again?
- Pursue additional degrees, certifications, and other educational opportunities that apply in your field.
- Connect with others in your industry online by starting a blog, joining social networking sites, and staying up to date on the latest news and trends.
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