While we can’t control the job market, we can control how prepared we are for whatever comes next. That’s the idea behind “career cushioning,” the practice of proactively readying your career tools, like your resume and LinkedIn profile, even if you’re not actively job hunting.

Regularly updating your resume ensures that you stay aligned with current industry demands and the evolving expectations of employers, and having a resume ready to go on short notice is not as challenging as it sounds.