Even with the unemployment rate pushing nine percent (yikes), we hear reports all the time that at least some industries are hiring. But with everyone from banks to car companies to retailers tightening their belts, you have to wonder: what exactly are these elusive industries?
Market research firm Market Research Media asked this exact question, and came up with the industries that are continuing to grow during our economy’s rough patch — and the ones that aren’t faring so well. To see what they found, read more.
Areas hit hardest by the recession include:
- Start-ups
- Advertising
- Semiconductors (think microchips)
The most recession-resistant jobs, all in the government sector, are:
- Research and development
- Homeland security
- Aerospace and defense
I guess it’s no surprise that government jobs would be the safest bet right now, but I still found this breakdown interesting. Aerospace and research jobs obviously require pretty specific training, but homeland security jobs run the gamut from human resources specialists to engineers, and actually seem like a feasible option for someone looking to recession-proof her career. Would you consider looking to the public sector for a little more job security?
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I'm working on an information security certificate to go along with my computer science major.
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1Already did -- it's good to be an engineer. Unless the US government collapses, my job is safe. The benefits are good and it's great work.
The people in my office are ..... odd. But I suppose that'll be the same everywhere.
2I've wanted a government job since forever. I also love research, and I'm going into social IT [at least that's what I call it, maybe it has a more formal name...um, social computing?]. By the time I finish my Masters I will be SO ready to work in the government sector.
That reminds me, I need to go apply for government internships for next year!
3I'm an attorney, and I work for the government [prosectuor] ... there will always be crime and I'll always have a job !
4Government jobs are not for everyone, especially me. I am currently working for a federal agency and I've found that you will be fighting the good fight by yourself if you are in the public health sector. Our quality of work is very subjective, it depends on how well of a job the individual is going to do in order to protect the public. If one does the minimal, and gets it done but doesn't make a difference than it impedes the overall mission of the agency. I have had a difficult time adjusting and understanding how and where do I fit in the picture. I question do I truly make a difference.
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