The idea here is to fundamentally change our approach to unemployment in this country, so that it's no longer just a time to look fora new job, but is also a time toprepare yourself fora better job.
But career experts say that maintaining a professional network while employed is the best way topreparefor the next unexpected job loss or advancement opportunity.
Shaw feels students need more rigorous majors toprepare them for the job market, but the late college dropout Steve Jobs pointed toa calligraphy class that he audited as one of his major commercial inspirations.