Recession Proof Jobs?
Thursday, April 03, 2008
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Many economists believe the U.S. has entered a recession, and many Americans have recently learned their jobs will be eliminated. With these sobering facts in mind, NBR correspondent Erika Miller finds out if there are jobs that can be considered the most secure during a recession. 
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External Links/Articles*
- Economic Policy Institute (EPI)
The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy, particularly by including the interests of low- and middle-income workers. This links to a January 4, 2008 EPI article titled, "Jobs Picture: Job Market Flashing Recession." - HR World
HR World "is a leading resource and community for HR professionals." This links to a February 20, 2008 article published in HR World titled, "Top 25 Careers to Pursue in a Recession." - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Article (PDF)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the U.S. Department of Labor's data reporting arm. This links to a January 2006 article in the BLS' Issues in Labor Statistics journal. The article is titled, "A Glance at Long-term unemployment in recent recessions." - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the U.S. Department of Labor's data reporting arm. This links to the 2008-2009 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which offers information about hundreds of jobs. The information includes expected job prospects. The jobs include those mentioned in Erika Miller's report -- doctor, teacher, nurse, police officer, construction worker, and security guard.
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