Careers & Jobs in a recession
Friday, December 12th, 2008
I am regularly asked what would be a safe bet for Careers & Jobs during a recession. Personally I believe you should find what you want to do and you will be successful no matter what the economic conditions are. But if I was pushed for a job or career I would probably say hairdresser or undertaker. You see people die and hair grows no matter what the economic climate. To expand on other careers I have summarised finding from another site below. The below post outlines a number of other possible careers or jobs during a recession.
Healthcare – People will always get sick and will need care and support.
Energy & Utilities – Consumers may try to cut back but can never stop using energy or utilities.
Education – School stops for nothing.
International Focused Business – Globally when one country is facing into tough times another is on the upward cycle.
Police – If anything we need more of them in Ireland
Funerals & Undertakers – As outline above.
Accounting – When we hit hard time we look for ways to cut costs and accountants can help.
Public Sector – Normally more secure than the private sector although there are changes on the
horizon in Ireland.
Pharmaceuticals – Recessions do not impact the demand for drugs.
Military – perhaps wars and disorder are more of a possibility during tough times
Hairdressers – As stated above out hair will keep growing during a recession
Debt Collection – Perhaps not the most loved career but certainly in demand.
Trades – Plumbers – We will all need heating and water and if you are like me you will definitely need a professional when they pack in.
Interim Management or Consulting – Organisations are often attracted to short-term solutions during tough times.
Legal Profession – some specialist areas of law will thrive during a recession.
Food – We all need to eat even during tough economic conditions.
Health & Beauty – I would question this as I know this sector can be classified as luxury and would normally be one of the first things to go during a recession.
Luxury Items – We are talking about the mega rich here. Item related to their radar probably won’t take too much of a dent during a recession.
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