Come 2010 and up to 50,000 skilled Aussies may be looking for work, according to a bleak report conducted on behalf of Clarius. According to the Clarius Skills Index the gap between positions available and candidates available shrank by 10,000 in the December quarter, and it’s predicting an unemployment rate of 6.1 per cent by mid-2010. Of course while there’s no fail safe way to recession proof your career experts would recommend that you look for ways in which you could add value to the company you work for. What areas could you develop to help take on more responsibility? Becoming an enthusiastic all-rounder is also a good way to show your commitment to the team.