Recession-proof majors
During our nation’s ongoing economic crisis, much emphasis has been placed on finding or pursuing “recession-proof jobs.” But what if you’re not yet at the job-search stage?
It seems reasonable to assume that recession-proof jobs are most successfully pursued by those with corresponding recession-proof college majors.
If you are considering a college degree or have recently embarked on your higher-education journey, it makes sense to evaluate whether careers in your intended field are going to continue to survive–and even thrive–or go the way of the dinosaurs.
My colleague, Adam Stone, recently wrote an excellent story that profiles seven bulletproof careers. Reader’s Digest magazine did its own profile of nine recession-proof fields. The jobs highlighted in both stories span a range of college majors and training programs, offering a little something for every type of thinker.
It’s always good thinking to select a major that will allow you to work in a field you love. Another really smart move? Making sure that major will allow you the greatest chance of employability in uncertain economic times.
