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January 17, 2008
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Hot Jobs in a Cooling Economy
As the economy struggles with the impact of mortgage defaults, staff cuts in financial services companies, and the possibility of a recession, are there still areas of job growth, employment and opportunity? Just like experts in the extreme sport of whitewater kayaking, when we know more about the employment rapids ahead, we can identify actions that can help us ride out the rough water successfully.
"For every sector that we know is hurting - homebuilding, auto making, certain portions of the banking industry - there are other sectors that are experiencing unappreciated strength - electronics, aviation manufacturing, agriculture, information technology, [and] business services like law and accounting," according to Knight Kiplinger, editor-in-chief of Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine. The healthcare industry and homeland security remain strong. Educators will be in demand as a significant number of teachers begin to retire.
Employers are planning slow but steady hiring. In CareerBuilder.com's 2008 job forecast, a third of the employers surveyed plan to increase the number of full-time employees. Their results point to steady job creation in the professional and business services and the information technology sectors. Employers indicated that they will be hiring more frequently at the professional and technical levels than administrative and clerical levels.
Read on to learn what occupations are in most demand...
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4 Smart Moves When the Economy Slows
Identifying growth industries, positive trends and hot jobs are only part of a strategic career management process that will help you weather a slowdown in the economy. What are some ways to take control of your career when the economic outlook is weakening or uncertain?
1. Quietly and confidently communicate your value and contributions.
"Recession-proof your job by making sure that others, above and below, know about your recent achievements," is the advice offered on the website of outplacement firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. When individuals demonstrate their capabilities, they signal willingness to take on additional or new responsibilities or fill in a gap. Doing this quietly is key. The last thing they want to do is instigate ill will and an unhealthy competitive climate among co-workers, causing more problems for the manager. If employees are not already working to capacity, they better get moving.
2. Expand your network.
Like the other suggestions in this article, marketing yourself is one of the basic Career Literacy skills needed to successfully navigate today's work environment. The more individuals are connected to a broader community beyond their departments or companies, the more resilient they will be in their careers.
Smart moves include being strategic in seeking connections with others, where they give thought to whom they should get to know based on their career goals. These people will be the first to hear about new opportunities through their network as the business slowdown begins to reverse.
Read on for two more smart moves...
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