objectives, problems resolved, accounts won and so on. You need to show you are a high performer, even if your company has been going through a tough time. Build your online presence so recruiters can find you even if you are not actively looking. Upload your CV on recruitment sites and use LinkedIn as a way to advertise your expertise to prospective employers. Always have a CV ready so you can respond to opportunities immediately. Even a day's delay can mean the difference between being shortlisted or rejected. Action points  Update your CV regularly  If your work requires a portfolio, update that too  Build an online presence If the worst happens ... If you are told you are being made redundant next week, you might struggle to believe it. "Taking it personally is common and it leads to a huge loss of confidence," says Gaelle Blake, head of Hays Career Transition Services. "In these early days when you are coming to grips with what has happened, it is important to stay focused and keep a structure to your day." Gee advises first asking whether staying is an option, either in a sideways role or redeployment to another part of the organisation. Any alternative position should offer similar status and your employer should consider the disruption caused by a change of location and any expenses incurred. Any change in your hours, for example in shift patterns, may be considered unsuitable if it fails to take account of your