Recession Proof Jobs
According to a recent article on CareerBuilder.com, the most recession proof jobs are clustered among five major industries. The good news is that these industries include a wide variety of jobs. So if you’re a database administrator, for example, you can help recession-proof your job by working for a hospital instead of a manufacturing firm. The five most recession-proof industries are:
· Education
· Energy
· Environmental Sector
· Health Care
· Security
Of course, the most recession-proof job for YOU may be the one you have right now. If you have several years of outstanding performance at your company and are appropriately paid for your position (check Salary.com if you’re not sure), you are at lower risk for a layoff than a new, poorly performing, overpaid employee would be. In addition, take a good look at your value to the company. Could the company eliminate your position without serious consequences? If so, start updating your resume and networking with friends at other companies just to see what opportunities are out there.
If you sense that your company is in immediate financial trouble, you may want to find another job now so you can avoid unemployment later. Posting your resume on a high-traffic site like Monster.com is a good place to start.
