Job security is definitely up in the air right now for everyone. However, if you are out of a job, try considering some of these jobs that seem to thrive even during tough times. Although everyone and every industry is hit hard with job losses and cutbacks, these types of jobs seem to hover just a little bit above the rest.
Teaching/Education – Regardless of how the economy is doing, children still need to attend school. Even Barack Obama seems committed to focusing more on schools and education and the teachers in those schools. The same goes for community colleges or state colleges. When people are looking to save money in such tough times, community schools and state schools that have a much lower price for education tend to get more enrollments.
Information Technology – Large and small company’s alike all need their computers fixed/updated/etc. IT people are always in high demand due to the education needed surrounding the ever changing technological world. As things progress, IT people need to continue their education in order to stay on top of the latest technology. Companies either hire their own IT staff or will outsource this skill. Either way, the IT jobs tends to do pretty well during tough times.
Nursing/Health Care – There is always a shortage of nurses. Due to the long/odd hours, it is difficult to keep nurses. However, if you have the education and can stomach being a nurse, then this job pays really well and is always in high demand. Although hospitals may have had cutbacks due to costs, nurses are still needed and a hospital cannot function without them.
Maintenance and Repairs – When people are tight on money, they try to spend money on the things that really matter. Instead of buying a new refrigerator, they will try to get their old one fixed in order to save a little bit of money. People who do repairs or maintenance checks still get business during a tough economy.
Going Green – People, companies, and the government are all looking to cut costs and make things more efficient wherever possible. Those jobs that specialize in discovering ways to make things more efficient definitely strive during tough times. Every company is trying to find a way to make their company more energy efficient and productive. Sometimes companies will even hire a special team to help them discover what they can do to cut costs.
Although every job sector is struggling due to the downturn in the economy, some will survive and some many drop off as things continue in a downward spiral. Hopefully, if you have the skills or can further your education, some of these opportunities will be open to you in order to get yourself a job. While you search for that perfect full time job, check out some part time jobs that may help you get by!
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March 12th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Good Article although even some teachers are feeling the pinch overall you are right. I suspect service companies that service these fields will also do well or better then most in this economy.