According to the U.S Department of Labor in December 2008, 37 states and Washington D.C. experienced an increased unemployment rate, compared to the previous month; in addition, over the year, 49 states saw their jobless rate increase.

With so many people losing their jobs throughout the country, it’s easy to feel that losing your job may be just around the corner. But there’s no reason to stand idly by while your current job pushes you out the door. Rather, you can be proactive in trying to recession-proof your career so that you can weather the storm.

It’s very easy, in this current economy, to get caught up in the domino effect that is taking place. But the truth of the matter is that what started with the banks doesn’t have to end with your career. There are more people working than not; we just have to start concentrating on the positive.