How to Find Recession Proof Jobs
There are many recession proof jobs in demand during a slow economy. If the volatile nature of the economy has turned your best job into your worst nightmare, follow the steps below to find recession proof jobs.
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Find recession proof jobs at utility companies. People may try to cut back on their utility use during hard times; however, utility companies are one of the safest bets for a job during an economic recession. People may cut back, but it's not possible to completely stop using utilities. To find recession proof jobs in the utility industry, check out UtilityWorker.com. There are a lot of resources for finding a job in the utility industry.
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Find recession proof jobs in natural energy industries. Now that the government is funding and guaranteeing loans for natural energy industries, expect to find high-growth recession proof jobs in Green industries.
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Find recession proof jobs in education. When the economy slows down, many people flock to schools and universities to improve their education. During an economic recession, the government still funds education, and people still vote to approve bond funding for education. Even during a good economy more people want college degrees than older generations. Find recession proof jobs in education by checking the job ads in your local paper. Google search for websites to your local colleges, universities, high schools, and elementary schools for jobs.
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Find recession proof jobs in healthcare. With baby-boomers reaching retirement age and population growth expanding, expect to find recession proof jobs in the healthcare industry. There are plenty of healthcare jobs. Life expectancies are longer, and according to AARP, 70 percent of the population will need long term care during their lives. To find recession proof jobs in the healthcare industry, check out CareerBuilder.com and Monster.com.
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Find recession proof jobs in security, law enforcement, and government. Look for more government recession proof jobs for Homeland Security and law enforcement. Security is always necessary no matter how bad the or good the economy is doing. To find government jobs go directly to government websites. For local police enforcement jobs check your local city government websites.
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lildutchgirl56
Mar 30, 2009
I work for a yacht company...not exactly recession proof. Great article! -
bonbonmontero
Mar 26, 2009
great ideas:) been unemployed for over a year now but I am enjoying doing freelance work:) -
tdpol1
Mar 23, 2009
Excellent advice for finding recession proof jobs. -
kaytay
Mar 21, 2009
great article on finding recession-proof jobs. -
FrazzledNanny
Mar 20, 2009
Great tips. Important and meaningful subject. 5*