Close-Up: Nabs' survival guide to a messy 2012.

With some small changes, your career need not be a victim of the recession, Zoe Osmond advises.

At this time of year, everyone is talking about what businesses can expect in 2012. And with the economic outlook as gloomy as the weather, these conversations are inevitably about how companies can survive the adverse conditions.

Like it or not, some of you reading this article will be facing fear of staff cuts, redundancy, stress and financial debt. But tough economic times can also be the optimum opportunity for you to push your career to the next level and not just survive, but thrive.

Be flexible and adaptable

Intransigence in a recession will get …