Recession can be a very stubborn thing. Once it drops by, it can take a
while for it to fade away and disappear. However, that doesn’t mean that we
should simply sit back and let it overcome us. It can, after all, wreck
havoc on our finances and personal lives. In these tough times, finding a
job already seems improbable – just imagine being in the market for jobs
that are not affected by recession. But take heart. There’s still hope yet.

Here are top 6 tips for finding recession-proof jobs:

Look for jobs in secure industries.

If you’ve read the news by now, trying to get a job in an auto plant is like
trying to get on an elevator that’s going down – and you’re trying to go up.
The same is true if you’re trying to get a leg in real estate.

Instead of wasting your time trying to join an industry that’s experiencing
some bad times, try to set your sights on industries that have remained
stable or are experiencing growths. These include:

• Health care (nursing, caregiving, special care, medicine, physical therapy
  and other support manpower)
• Law enforcement
• Information Technology (network administration, software design and
  development)
• Support Services (customer service, administrative assistance)
• Sales and business development (product management, retail and wholesale)
• Engineering
• Education (teaching, school administration and other related support
  services)

Boost your resume.

If an employer sees nothing promising or exciting in your resume, they won’t
think twice about throwing your piece in the trash bin. Before you try to
hook a recession-proof job, consider revamping your resume right now. Take a
copy of your latest and review it. If your resume is several months old,
there’s a high likelihood that it needs a makeover.

Focus on accomplishments.

A common error among jobhunters is detailing their job descriptions in their
resumes. Although this is helpful in establishing their work experience, it
may not always give the prospective employer a good idea of what you can do.
Emphasize on the results that you have produced instead.

Adapt your resume.

Typing out and printing a generic resume is a huge mistake. Generic is
average, which means that you have very little to help you stand out from
the crowd. If you want a recession-proof job, make sure your resume is
something that your employers will find attractive.

Consider the industry you’re targeting. If the job calls for someone who has
a strong sales experience, emphasize your sales background. If the job calls
for someone who had been involved directly in marketing and promotions, show
your qualifications in these departments. The more relevant your resume says
you are, the better you’ll be at landing a recession-proof job.

Expand your reach.

Other than advertised job vacancies, consider other venues for finding
recession-proof jobs. Look for trade magazines, papers, clubs and
associations. You could also tap your network of professionals in the same
field.

Get further education.

In tough times, you ought to arm yourself with tougher credits. One is by
obtaining additional training or education. Getting certified or expanding
your professional qualifications will help make you a more desirable hiree.

Recession-proof jobs are usually the most popular among jobhunters who are
probably considering the same strategies as you right now. It’s likely that
for every recession-proof job that is available out there, there are
thousands of other jobhunters out to get it. If you have better
qualifications courtesy of better training and experience (in case you’ve
had hands-on education or internship), you’ll come out as the best, most
capable candidate.