Archive for tag: recession-proof jobs
Recession Proof Jobs: Nursing
July 10, 2009 1:44 pm Choosing a DegreeThe nation’s job market may be in a recession, but not nursing. According to the Department of Labor, careers in nursing are skyrocketing, even with the recession in full swing. This growth is expected to continue for years to come. If you are interested in starting a career in this field, online education makes it easier than ever to get a degree in health and nursing.
Recession Proof Job: Criminal Justice
July 10, 2009 1:40 pm Choosing a DegreeIf you’ve always wanted to be the one to take down the bad guys, there’s great news. According to the Department of Labor, careers in Criminal Justice are looking better than ever, even with a recession looming. In fact, according to Yahoo! HotJobs, security careers, which include Criminal Justice, are “recession-proof” careers. Criminals don’t take a break when the economy slumps, and neither do criminal investigators. Fortunately, with online education options, it’s easier than ever to get a degree in criminal investigation.
Don’t Believe the “Recession-Proof” Label
February 20, 2009 1:28 pm Career Advice, Economy2 out of 6 of their so-called “recession-proof” jobs actually were. One of those is at risk. That’s a 33 percent batting average at best. Not good odds. Funny thing? I haven’t been able to find any “recession-proof” job lists for 2009. Check out this list and see which ones are actually doing as well as predicted.
