Filed under Baton Rouge Jobs on January 12th, 2009:
Top Careers in Tough Economic Times
As you see plant closings and layoffs near your Baton Rouge apartment, you may be wondering…am I next? We are going through one of the toughest economic times in history. But, there are some jobs that handle the fluctuations of the economy much better than others. However, no career is absolutely immune to a recession.
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If you are employed with a job you enjoy, now is the time to increase your skills and do whatever it takes to help your company through this tough time. But, if you’re not employed or you are seeing layoffs in your industry, you may be looking for a new career.
Career Fields to Think About
The following is a list of the best careers that seem to be less affected by a troubled economy:
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical – Healthcare will always be a top career, and during tough economic times people have a number of stress related illnesses.
- Education – There will always be a need for educating children, youth and adults on all levels.
- Computer-Technology – Our world is becoming more and more high-tech, so having the skills to know the inner workings of computers and computer systems is always needed.
- Accounting – Tax laws are changing every year and during tough economic times people are looking for more ways to save money on their taxes.
- Environment – The green movement is still growing, so it may be a good time to consider this field.
Top 10 Occupations
Now, to be a little more specific, the top 10 careers that have been stable, expanding and always need more workers are:
- Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
- Physician Assistant
- Medical Assistants
- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
- Computer Application Software Engineers
- Physical Therapist Aides
- Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
- Database Administrators
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Dental Hygienists
Improve Your Skills
Everyone is making adjustments during these tough economic times. Now would be a great time to take some online classes and broaden your knowledge so that you will have more career choices available to you. If you have time in the evening and on weekends you could start working on a degree in a top field, or if you are unemployed, check out the Baton Rogue jobs near you.