Career Guide to Recession Proof Jobs

The global financial crisis has left many Americans, from fresh grads to seasoned professionals, scrambling for work. Job-hunting in a weak economy is challenging on its own. Unfortunately, jobseekers have the further challenge of finding positions that have job security in order to minimize short-term employment. If you are one of those asking “I need help deciding what career to choose,” here is a career guide to jobs that are resilient against recession.

Currently, health care is still going strong especially in Illinois. After all, regardless of any economic downturn, people’s health is always a primary concern. Among the positions available in health care would be pharmacists, medical assistants, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.

In addition, careers in technology are also growing within the health care industry. According to John Challenger, CEO of the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, specialty positions like medical records technologists and pre-natal ultrasound readers are very much in demand.
In terms of the industry itself, other careers in technology include network systems and data communications, computer software engineering and applications, and computer software engineering and systems.

Of course, job openings will always be present in industries that service basic needs in society like energy (renewable and nuclear fields), security and education.

Another career that is a potential growth area would be accounting. According to Challenger, accountants may very well be in demand in the private sector thanks to the expected increase in regulation due to the banking and housing crisis.

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