Can You Recession-Proof Your Job?

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into tips and tactics on the best way to protect your job and prepare yourself for potential job cuts during a recession. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Listener email 03:19 What happens during a recession 06:24 What you can do to prepare yourself professionally if you are currently employed 09:10 “T-Shaped skills” 13:45 The importance of weak ties 19:09 Why you should consider posting on LinkedIn right now 21:06 Recession-proof industries 23:58 Recession-proof job functions 26:10 Increase your technological skills 30:00 Strategic side projects Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew’s resident career experts Kaila and Kyle – whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit and startup sectors – debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices