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#2: Be a Profit to Your Company, Not a Cost

Profit centers bring in the money, so try to position yourself in those departments if possible. Avoid cost centers, including human resources, marketing and even customer service. These are often the first departments targeted when layoffs begin.

The sad truth is, if your job doesn't directly benefit your company's bottom line, you're at greater risk. We have strategies to help you protect your own bottom line in the midst of a recession. Get started here.

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