Recession-proof jobs
If you're working in an industry deeply affected by the economic downturn, or perhaps one that (cough) has been on the rocks for a while, you'd be interested in this WSJ story about recession-proof jobs.
Not unexpectedly, the article states that you can rely on professions that serve basic needs. For example, medical care and education are two industries that offer services people will always require.
However, one suggestion was a surprise for me: insurance. Apparently, people always need insurance of all kinds, and claims adjusters, underwriters and actuaries are always being hired.
According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the top three professions that are projected to make the most hires ...
... are registered nurses, retail clerks and customer service representatives.
Then again, this report, from last year, doesn't reflect the retail bankruptcies that are predicted after our lousy holiday shopping season.
If you are applying for jobs this year, let the resumes and cover letters at nothired.com be your guide for what *not* to do when seeking employment. Warning: some material may be Not Safe For Work (NSFW).
(photo: Doug Kapustin/Baltimore Sun)
