Times are difficult for management and employees in a wide variety of fields. This article, that appeared yesterday in GigaOm, is geared towards managers, but it is useful for everyone. Specifically the points, "upgrading your skills" and "make more with less."
In the "comments section," a reader suggested this VitaminCM post that further helps guide an individual through the best use of social media and technology in the job search. Regardless of your current employment situation, being aware of the tools and strategies available to you is an important piece of managing your career. These are times that require a proactive and ready stance.