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Even during an economic downturn, some careers are safe. Career consultant Maggie Mistal explains which industries are recession proof, no matter what the overall job market is doing.

How to find recession proof jobs

What is a recession-proof job?
* Jobs that cant be outsourced
* Jobs for which there is a great demand

What are some top recession-proof industries?

Health Care
* Baby Boomers are aging and they will require increased health services.
* In addition to health care and care giving jobs, there are traditional functions such as marketing, legal and accounting that serve the health care industry.

Education
* Baby Boomer teachers will begin retiring.
* There will always be a demand for education services.

How can job-seekers translate their existing skills into the health or education field?
* Make a list of skills that transfer no matter the type of job function you are doing, such as communication, writing, presentation skills, problem solving and team skills.

When targeting recession proof jobs in the health or education industry, how can job-seekers rewrite their resume to be more relevant?
* Go to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
* Look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which lists all kinds of jobs.
* Search for the jobs that have skills and requirements that most closely match your experience.
* On your resume, highlight the skills and experience youve attained that match up with the job you are seeking.

What are some good websites for searching for top recession proof jobs in the health and education industries?
* Indeed.com aggregates job opportunities from many other nationally recognized job search sites.
* Because health and education jobs are localized, check out your local hospital or board of education websites. it may help to search those jobs locally.

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