The journey of "actively seeking" will present its ugly head at some point in our careers. While "contractors" use it simply to highlight they are looking for their next assignment for some it can mean something slightly different. For some the words "actively seeking" is more akin to a major life changing event and with the current economic climate many of us know friends and family who might need extra help to get back on that horse. The concept of a job for life is now almost a myth and if you have been with one employer for an extended period of time the likelihood is you might find yourself looking for a new job in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.