Which Careers Are ‘Recession Proof’?

MIAMI BEACH, FL – JULY 05: A ”Now Hiring” sign is seen in the store front window on July 5, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida. The ADP released the National Employment Report which showed that employment in the U.S. nonfarm private business sector increased by 176,000 from May to June on a seasonally adjusted basis.The government will release its closely watched employment report for June on Friday. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
With fears of a recession looming, some economists are expecting a volatile job market in the coming months – all the more reason to pursue a career that’s ‘recession-proof’.
According to research from LinkedIn, these four industries are considered the most stable: government, utilities, education, and consumer services, all of which are expected to continue hiring at the same rate going forward.
The hospitality industry is also a consistent leader in hiring and payroll expansion.
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