This past year and a half has seen an economic downturn that has affected almost everyone in the business world. No one has been more directly affected then those that are currently unemployed.
I have had numerous conversations recently with highly qualified people finding themselves in this situation. Many of them are rebuilding their network after years of neglect (but let's call it 'lack of nurturing').
If there was one thing that they should have done differently while they were employed, it was to keep their network alive and nurtured. If they did that, they would be in a better position today to find their next opportunity, or they would be possibly working today.
Recommendation: If you are employed, continue to build and nurture your network.
