Be aware - pay attention to the economy, changes in the industry, etc.
Plan Ahead - know what you will do, have a resume ready, apply for jobs,
Save money - know that you may not be able to get a job right away, or maybe won't be able to make as much money
Get Additional Education - especially in industries where there isn't demand for your job anymore, you may need to go to <span>school to learn new skills, or to keep up with changing technology!