Saturday, March 1, 2008

Top 25 Careers to Pursue in a Recession


The number of Americans who filed jobless claims increased by almost 20,000 over the projected amount this last week ending 2/23.

Coupled with layoffs in the homebuilding and automotive sectors, this is futher indication of a softening US economy.

HR World has identified the Top 25 careers they think will continue "go on like clockwork" or see growth even when disposable incomes shrink.

The Top 10 from the list are:

-Health Care
-Energy
-Education
-Utilities
-International Business
-Public Safety
-Funerals
-Accounting
-Federal Government
-Pharmaceuticals

Check out the entire list here and add others that you think are also good in a recession.

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