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Those living in a hurricane zone should expect a strike might happen from time to time, and so they should take precautions to eliminate or reduce damage. By closely watching for signs of approaching storms, and by working with their neighbors, they improve their chances of protecting life and property.

Anticipation and planning improve your ability to effectively cope with emergencies such as a storm—or a career crisis—even when its timing is uncertain.

Those who are always prepared for an unexpected job change are likely to suffer less than those who are caught by surprise. Job seekers should also lean on their networks to help them get through their job search and land one swiftly.

The saying "experience is the best teacher" means that we learn from mistakes and improve our knowledge and skills through repetition. Job seekers who have landed a new position have insights to share about job searching success. Why not learn from their experiences?

To think about you and your career as you would a client assignment—as a brand or product in a competitive market—is to be smart about your future.

For the past 12 years, I have collaborated with nearly a thousand candidates and honed my executive job searching skills; I am in a position to not only offer advice but also network purposefully to implement efficient, effective job search campaigns.

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Avoid an Emergency Career Crisis: 14 Tips for Planning Ahead for Your Next Job

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debra Feldman, executive talent agent, JobWhiz, networks purposefully on behalf of senior-level executives developing targeted new contacts that produce unadvertised job leads and build positive reputations. Follow her on Twitter and like Facebook.com/JobWhiz to make inside connections.