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10 Recession-Proof Jobs

10 Recession-Proof Jobs

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With payouts on unemployment benefits higher than they’ve been in nearly a decade, it’s hard to imagine that any job is safe from the recession. But there are some services and products that people will pay for, even when they don’t have surplus income. And that’s when it pays to have a recession-proof job.

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Accountant

Now more than ever companies need to keep a close watch on how funds are expended and distributed. Paying a little money to an accountant is worth it in the long run if that means saving a lot of money. Accountants also ensure that public records and taxes are accurate, helping ward off otherwise crippling audits and investigations.

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Administrative assistant

The role of administrative assistant has been expanding in recent years. Now administrative assistants are considered the “information center” in many offices — and that’s a thing that no company can afford to let go of.

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Customer service representative

At a time when people are searching for a reason not to spend money, excellent customer service is more important than ever. Customer service representatives handle an array of customer complaints, questions and complications, and their existence allows those in higher positions the space and time to work on larger issues.

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Financial analyst

Financial analysts help companies meet their financial goals by making calculated predictions about the market, helping guide financial decisions and improve managerial efficiency.

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Mechanical engineer

With new technology being developed constantly in the areas of biotechnology, nanotechnology and materials science, there will be growing opportunities for those with degrees in mechanical engineering.

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Network administer

Network administrators are in charge of keeping companies’ computer systems functioning smoothly, and without that, a company has nothing. Haven’t you experienced the panic of having the networks go down in an office? Since this job requires a specific set of skills, it’s always a hot position.

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Patrol officers

Crime doesn’t stop just because there is a recession. In fact, it increases. There’s a reason you see billboards, taxi and bench ads year round welcoming those interested in joining the police force to apply.

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Public school teacher

The number of teaching positions in math and science departments is particularly high. Historically, this profession has always been a pretty stable one, even in the time of recessions.

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Software engineer

Businesses can’t afford to fall behind on computer technology, and anyone who can help them keep up by developing software tailored to their needs and their clients is of high value.

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Nurse

Medical treatment is an expense that cannot be spared, even during a recession. In addition, it’s projected that the number of elderly individuals needing medical care will increase rapidly in coming years.