Bangalore: In order to manage your own career well in this tough economy, it is very important for you to focus on the right direction which can fulfill your career goals. Listed below are suggestions to help you maintain control and succeed with your career goals in 2012, suggested by Cal Brown, author of ‘When Life Strikes: Weathering Financial Storms’, reports Miriam Salpeter on U.S. News Money.

1. Don't be over contented: It is always advisable for you not to be over satisfied with your job, even if your company is quite good and concrete or your industry is in the direction of growth, you must have a second plan as you must think about a second option to earn money if you lose your job by chance.  Likewise, you must keep ready all your documents which demonstrate your skills, accomplishments, education and experience that can fetch you a job immediately. Besides that it is very important for you to clear all your debt and invest your cash.