| We are told that our country is not in a recession, | | | | have a place in our society. As people become older |
| but it certainly appears that way and feels that way | | | | and the demand for healthcare increases then more |
| to many Americans. All the signs point in that | | | | physicians, physicians' assistants, registered nurses, |
| direction which means that the economy and the job | | | | and pharmacists will be needed to meet the demand. |
| market are chaotic. Even though there is no career | | | | *Education will be necessary to meet the demand of |
| that is absolutely secure in these disorderly times, it is | | | | educating children, youth and young adults at many |
| important to take measures to ride out the storm | | | | educational levels. Therefore, there will always be a |
| until the economy is more stable. There are, | | | | need for teachers and educational administrators |
| however, some jobs that handle the fluctuations of | | | | across our nation. |
| the economy much better than others. Instead of | | | | *Sales-Marketing careers are of value because these |
| finding yourself headed to the unemployment line, | | | | positions often help to increase business and save |
| consider finding a career that is more secure and can | | | | money for the company. |
| withstand the turbulent times of a troubled economy. | | | | *Computer-Technology careers with emphasis on |
| Even though there are no careers that are absolutely | | | | managing databases and programming software are |
| immune from the poor economic situation, there are | | | | more secure in their jobs. Having the specialized skills |
| some careers that are better able to withstand the | | | | of being able to know the inner workings of |
| recession than others. Here are a few factors to | | | | computers and being able to work with complex |
| consider: | | | | computer systems will give you an advantage. |
| * Consider a job that is high in demand. | | | | *Accounting careers will continue to be needed as |
| * Consider jobs that require special skills. | | | | tax laws change and more laws imposed on the |
| * Consider jobs that provide necessary goods and | | | | nation. Careers in accounting remain secure during |
| services. | | | | recessions. |
| * Consider jobs offered by stable and reputable | | | | *Environmental careers should remain a secure area |
| companies. | | | | of employment since the green movement is in |
| According to some recent statistics, there have been | | | | demand. It may be a good time to consider a career |
| some occupations harmed by the economic | | | | in an environmental field. |
| downturn such as: construction, retail businesses and | | | | Careers that offer advice on how to stretch the |
| transportation. There are some occupations that | | | | dollar are usually in demand. Play it smart and plan |
| have been able to withstand the pressures of a | | | | ahead by preparing for careers that are high in |
| troubled economy. The following is a list of the ones | | | | demand and fine-tune your skills to bring value and |
| we need to consider in times of a recession: | | | | benefit to the organization. |
| *Healthcare and pharmaceutical careers will always | | | | |