Recession Proof Jobs: Employment When Economy Slows

I'm currently contributing to BrazenCareerist.com a blog aggregator of right now 50 young professionals talking about their careers, lives and how to succeed at both. I found a post on Blue Steps blog listing the top 25 careers to pursue in a recession. Here's what they suggested:

1. Health Care
2. Energy
3. Education
4. Utilities
5. International Business
6. Public Safety
7. Funerals
8. Accounting
9. Federal Government
10. Pharmaceuticals
11. Sales
12. Military
13. Gambling
14. Alcohol
15. Politics
16. Skilled Services
17. Debt Management
18. Consulting
19. Bankruptcy Law
20. Government Contracting
21. Food
22. Beauty, Health and Erotic Services
23. Debt Collection
24. Ultraluxury Items
25. Multifaceted Careers for example online income, freelancing and investing.

Some of the reasoning behind these careers is that these are things that people - regardless of how hard times get - people need these things. One thing too to keep in mind is that as Blue Steps says:

While recessions hit some sectors hard, others go on like clockwork — or even experience growth. So whether you’re hunting for a job or still feeling ostensibly secure, now is a good time to evaluate your options and consider one of the aforementioned recession-proof careers.

- Rosie Reilman

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