Sometimes layoffs hit more than 10% of the company. Smith & Hawken, an upscale gardening store, will close after being in business for 30 years. There are over 50 Smith & Hawken stores across the United States in over 20 different states. According to the Seattle Times, the “Going-out-of business sales began [last Wednesday].”

There are thousands of companies which have been forced into closing during this recession. As a result, 100% of the employees are laid off and forced to compete with each other for other job openings in the same fields. Time can be of the essence when you’ve been laid off and need a new job in a similar line of work. Give yourself an advantage and get your resume updated now, just in case you need it quickly.

If you were laid off today, could you start finding your new job tomorrow?