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As layoffs across the world rattle peoples sense of job security, some are taking it as incentive to go after their dream careers. Others are wondering whether it’s time to jump ship into a more stable industry. Whatever the case, landing on your feet in a new career takes methodical discipline, particularly with so many people jockeying for positions. So before you take the plunge, map out a game plan.

It’s amazing how many different variations of CV’s are out there. The reality is you want to keep it simple and to the point - and most of all memorable. Below is what I recommend you structure your CV like. In our current employment climate where jobseekers out number actual jobs, it’s become even more important when applying - you make sure to present your details in the best way possible.

One of the most annoying let downs when you find a job you really want is to be told you’re over qualified. In the current economy world wide - many people are being retrenched, losing their jobs and are looking for new opportunities. You need to be able to restructure your CV to not seem intimidating or out of the salary range of your prospective employers - noone recommends dumbing down your CV but at the end of the day it’s about being right for the job - you definately need to be targeted about what appears in your CV.

Work place disputes are a necessary burden most of us will encounter at least once on our career paths. Despite many perceptions that conflict in the workplace is always messy and toxic - it is possible to resolve such conflict in a positive and character building manner, for both employers and employees. In an economy where one can simply not afford to be unemployed being diplomatic and informed is key in any dispute situation - and soon help will be but a phone call away.

Let’s go back 48 hours to Friday. It’s close to finishing time and all you are thinking of is what you’re going to do over the weekend. Shopping, going out with friends or family, going to parties - or simply staying home! Whatever you do it will be far away from your place of work and it’s an opportunity for two days to float your boat.

Gordon Brown’s government was warned yesterday that unemployment would crash through three million, just ahead of the likeliest date for the next general election.  The CBI said 2009 would see the single biggest drop in output of any year since the second world war and lead to a rise of more than a million in the jobless total by early 2010. So the economic news over the next 18 months would remain grim.