In your current job
- Understand what your team is measured on and contribute directly to it.
- Document your results.
- Be easy to work with — reliability matters more in uncertain times.
Personal finances
- Build an emergency fund before you need it.
- Avoid new large debts until the outlook is clearer.
Skills and network
- Refresh one in-demand skill relevant to your field.
- Reconnect with former colleagues before you need a favour.
- Keep your CV and profile current.
If you lose your job
Take a few days to steady yourself, then treat the search as a structured project: target list, weekly applications, follow-ups and practice interviews.
Deciding whether it fits you
A field can look exciting from the outside and still be a poor fit. Before committing, talk to two or three people already doing the work, try a short course or project, and notice whether the day-to-day tasks energise or drain you. A structured conversation with a mentor can help you compare options against your interests, abilities and values rather than trends alone.