With the national unemployment rate now at 5.7 percent – the highest level in four years – it appears its getting harder and harder to land and keep a job. However, even in uncertain times, experts say there are professions that fare a lot better than others.
“Nothing is 100 percent failsafe, but if you focus on particular industries where there is strong demand and high skills you are going to be a lot more confident that your job is going to be secure,” says Donna Rosato, senior writer at Money Magazine.
Rosato says one of those industries is healthcare. With a growing aging population, there is a demand for nurses, physical therapists, physician and medical assistants, as well as home health aides.
With the national unemployment rate now at 5.7 percent – the highest level in four years – it appears its getting harder and harder to land and keep a job. However, even in uncertain times, experts say there are professions that fare a lot better than others.
The business of dispensing financial advice is another booming industry. In this shaky economy more folks concerned about their financial situation are looking for guidance.
“There’s a huge demand for people who can help you navigate your personal finances,” says Rosato. “Those are financial advisers, people who are certified financial planners, accounts and lawyers are also getting into that field as well.”
With a number of government workers retiring, a flood of openings are becoming available in the public sector. While they don't pay as much as the private sector, the trade-off is a lot more job security and good benefits.
Education is also hot. Over the next eight years, experts say nearly 3 million public school teachers will be needed, particularly in the fields of math and science.
And who says it ain't easy being green? With a growing interest in energy conservation, there is a growing demand for jobs in the industry.
“There’s a number of jobs within that sort of energy efficiency green environment that should do well throughout the economy,” says Rosato. “Things like hydrologists, water testers, anybody who can help – both in the commercial/industrial businesses, as well as residential – make your home more energy-efficient.”
Some IT or information technology jobs are hot in any economy. While most lower-level positions can be outsourced, certain jobs are very much in demand, including software programmer, database administrator and video game designer.
Remember, since most so called recession proof jobs typically require a higher level of skill, you may have to invest in some education to make that career change.
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With the national unemployment rate now at 5.7 percent – the highest level in four years – it appears its getting harder and harder to land and keep a job. However, even in uncertain times, experts say there are professions that fare a lot better than others.
“Nothing is 100 percent failsafe, but if you focus on particular industries where there is strong demand and high skills you are going to be a lot more confident that your job is going to be secure,” says Donna Rosato, senior writer at Money Magazine.
Rosato says one of those industries is healthcare. With a growing aging population, there is a demand for nurses, physical therapists, physician and medical assistants, as well as home health aides.
The business of dispensing financial advice is another booming industry. In this shaky economy more folks concerned about their financial situation are looking for guidance.
“There’s a huge demand for people who can help you navigate your personal finances,” says Rosato. “Those are financial advisers, people who are certified financial planners, accounts and lawyers are also getting into that field as well.”
With a number of government workers retiring, a flood of openings are becoming available in the public sector. While they don't pay as much as the private sector, the trade-off is a lot more job security and good benefits.
Education is also hot. Over the next eight years, experts say nearly 3 million public school teachers will be needed, particularly in the fields of math and science.
And who says it ain't easy being green? With a growing interest in energy conservation, there is a growing demand for jobs in the industry.
“There’s a number of jobs within that sort of energy efficiency green environment that should do well throughout the economy,” says Rosato. “Things like hydrologists, water testers, anybody who can help – both in the commercial/industrial businesses, as well as residential – make your home more energy-efficient.”
Some IT or information technology jobs are hot in any economy. While most lower-level positions can be outsourced, certain jobs are very much in demand, including software programmer, database administrator and video game designer.
Remember, since most so called recession proof jobs typically require a higher level of skill, you may have to invest in some education to make that career change.