If you are looking for your first job or for a better job, career advisors offer suggestions for jobs which seem to have more staying power in the current economy.
Worry about the future of chosen career paths has become a national obsession. A Kiplinger.com
article sites a survey in which college students ranked job security as a higher priority than a large salary or job advancement. There is no such thing as a recession-proof job, but career advisors see some career paths as more secure than others. Jobs in the medical field, accounting, specialized and higher education, and governmental employment seem to rank higher in the area of job security. This only works, of course, if everyone doesn’t rush the high side of the boat.
If you are looking for a job, keep in mind that there are many peripheral job opportunities under the umbrellas of medicine, education, accounting, etc. For example, accounting firms need top-notch administrative assistants, and medical facilities need accountants. Broadening your job search into these and other more recession-proof businesses may be advantageous.
More job avenues in the areas of green retro-fitting, green manufacturing, green energy, and environmental science may be available in the near future. A close eye on the stimulus package and credit availability is needed to determine the direction of these job possibilities.
Job Search Resources for Finding the Most Recession-Proof Career Paths
Newest Bureau of Labor statistics on job openings and job turnover.
CareerBuilder’s list of jobs with potential staying power.
Forbes.com predictions on recession-proof jobs.
Time Business & Tech article on recession-proof jobs.
Illinois workNet site for free job hunt account.
Illinois workNet site to help you find the right job.
Illinois workNet October 2008 Monthly Feature article on green jobs opportunities.
Bureau of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
Illinois WorkNet site to locate the nearest job search Resource Room.