Tag: recession

Recession Proof Jobs of 2008

Many Americans are seeking jobs after layoffs, downsizing, new graduates, or changing careers, here are some 2008′s recession proof jobs in America. * Education. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has historically shown teaching to be relatively recession-proof. But demographics are important: High-growth areas like the Sun Belt offer much better prospects than the Rust [...]

December 5, 2008 More
Job recovery could be slow and weak

Job recovery could be slow and weak

n the midst of a recession, huge job losses are expected to continue for at least several more months. But what really worries economists is that the job market could be slow to recover even when the economy begins to improve. In the recession that began in December 2007, the economy has shed more than [...]

December 5, 2008 More

How to find a job during a recession

Excellent CNN.com story for job-seekers in this economy to take notes: If you are getting ready for a job search during troubled times, here are some tips from the experts. 1. Take a closer look at industry data Research industries and job sectors that are experiencing worker shortages or still experiencing job growth. These are [...]

October 15, 2008 More