Recession Proof Industries

Its funny how I do not pay much attention to politics but I have always been fascinated with business and commerce.

Most of the time it is tied to the stock market, and that is where I think job seekers should look if they want to know which companies will be hiring.

Checkout the publicly traded firms on the NASDAQ and see where the growth spurts are located. You will find that it is interesting concept to watch.

Because wealthy investors will not put their money behind an industry that is going to go belly up anytime soon.

Most of the savvy investors are wanting to support start-up companies or veteran industries that show a great return over the long-term.

I will discuss some of the things I have noticed and maybe it will help with you getting employment in the future.

The industries that survive during economic hard times are ones that are able to provide services to people who are in need of food, clothing and shelter.

If you are in the fashion business, grocery store chain or residential real estate you will always be able to contribute and earn no matter how the economy turns out.

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There are economical reports that are published every quarter and they usually show which industries are seeing a decline and which ones are doing well.

Of course the sector that is always on the list is the Medical field.

This is no surprise but it is interesting to note why the continued growth. One of the biggest reasons is the aging baby boomers.

This group of boomers are going to age gracefully and not be like the generations before them.

This is significant because this means there is the potential to live much longer with the advancements of medical technology.

New developments and breakthroughs happen all the time to improve on pharmaceuticals and find cures for cancer.

If you are unemployed and are wondering what type of jobs are going to be stable for the next decade, it is safe to say that anything that has to do with elderly care, in-home aids or traveling nurses.

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Online college courses make it easier to obtain your associates degree, or certificate as a medical assistant, dental assistant or surgical technician training.

I always think that if you want to see if your going to like a certain profession, go for the least resistance occupations first.

Be a technician or an assistant to a trained professional.

Ask questions and see what a typical day is like for them. Then you will know if you want to spend more years in college studying for a more advanced role in the industry.

Especially for those considering being a LPN, RN or CNA, you can start quickly as a medical assistant working in a clinic or laboratory. Get some work experience behind you and some references while you study for your the NCLEX.

I don't know why more people do not do this, it seems like it would make things so much easier.

It would be awful to spend several years in school and then finding after graduation that you are not happy in your new career.

Even if you change your mind you will be stuck with a huge school loan to pay back. So instead go for a AA degree or Certificate instead.

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The recession is when some companies make the most money because they are positioned to provide the right kind of goods and services to the masses.

A good example of this would be Walmart, they are a discount retailer and they are located in just about every state in the country. Because of the low prices of their products they cater to a larger audience of consumers who are on a budget.

Those who want to save money and get discounted items will shop at walmart for those deals. During a recession companies who can understand the economics of the general consumer can survive and thrive.

Another example would be the online retailer Netflix, they have offered a way for movie lovers to get their favorite DVD's shipped straight to their homes.

It is the convenience factor that plays a big part in their success, they offer something that the current market was not offering, causing extreme growth spurts in a short amount of time.

As you have probably already guessed the entertainment industry does really well during a recession because most people want to escape the depression life of low paying wages and corporate downsizing.

In response most people will turn to television programming, DVD's, or handheld video games. The opportunity to experience the life of make believe and fantasy characters help most of us cope with the daily grind of life.

Companies who are able to produce these types of entertainment devices can see much growth for decades to come.

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