The world of work in the 21st century continues to evolve. A few decades ago, employees were often members of a Union, and job security was typically "guaranteed" based on years of service, i.e., the last one hired would be the first to be laid-off.

Today, with fewer than 4% of private employers having a Union job security has taken on quite a different meaning.

- if you are not a member of a Union covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, what are some key points to focus on to increase your job security with your current employer?

And one additional question - the best job security "guarantee" that exists is knowing, in your head and in your heart, and that is reinforced by others who know and respect your knowledge and abilities, that you are very good at what you do in your career field. This goal - to be the best in your field - is the best type of job security that exists, as you are no longer depending on the good graces of your employer to keep you employed. You have the confidence in knowing you can readily find other comparable employment elsewhere if need be.

Take inventory of your own job skills; document what you are good at. Then review job career sites like Indeed or CareerBuilder and search for jobs in your career field, and answer this question - would you be a strong competitor for other jobs in your field that you identify?