Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T15:28:18.878-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:recession-proofing-your-job Lindsey Gerdes lgerdes112 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6148671455409748877-db132e0fa2088f6007e023e8836f075b 2009-01-03T06:14:00.000-05:00

occupations that should be able to withstand economic downturn. Among the top 10 in his book, 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs, are network systems analysts, registered nurses and physical therapists. 'There's no crystal ball that I have, or guarantee that

occupations that should be able to withstand economic downturn. Among the top 10 in his book, 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs, are network systems analysts, registered nurses and physical therapists. 'There's no crystal ball that I have, or guarantee that http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1754568476&f=9791 455 454 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7904079648069392896-3a4e5778b2e83b86e9f4672cd8d32417 2008-11-13T21:40:28.765-05:00

TIME: The best recession-proof jobs are those that are least sensitive to economic downturn, and which have the highest combined scores for pay, projected workforce growth, and number of openings.

TIME: The best recession-proof jobs are those that are least sensitive to economic downturn, and which have the highest combined scores for pay, projected workforce growth, and number of openings. http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1858773,00.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 519 518 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13664988417815061110-ecfa1ba251ab473ea0e80919e5267cf0 2009-03-19T15:36:46.688-04:00

Learning how to recession proof your family right now is imperative, both to prepare for the possibility of layoff and prosper even during the recession. Today’s installment shares ways to recession proof your job.

Learning how to recession proof your family right now is imperative, both to prepare for the possibility of layoff and prosper even during the recession. Today’s installment shares ways to recession proof your job. http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/recession-proof-your-job/ Danelle Ice dice597 212 211 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2889305286849849463-f0ea8ada26a50eab07ad9f317f098c05 2009-10-30T16:11:51.687-04:00

Looking for a new job, or trying to boost your career? BusinessWeek columnist Liz Ryan is here to help

Looking for a new job, or trying to boost your career? BusinessWeek columnist Liz Ryan is here to help http://www.businessweek.com/blogs/whatsyourstoryidea/archives/2009/10/considering_a_c.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2012778244546675553-133fbca3da23fd87a5a34d6eaa9f3261 2009-10-30T16:59:47.592-04:00

Jeff Schmitt's new BW column: Are you stuck with a group of negative, unmotivated colleagues? Just because you have no authority over them doesn't mean you have to play their game

Jeff Schmitt's new BW column: Are you stuck with a group of negative, unmotivated colleagues? Just because you have no authority over them doesn't mean you have to play their game http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/oct2009/ca20091030_198881.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18124070984826983295-6a92fee11afde4b49e84e15666b87e55 2008-11-13T10:14:42.339-05:00

This week's question for Ask the Coach: The economic crisis has me really concerned about my future. Do you have any advice specifically for 20-something professionals?

This week's question for Ask the Coach: The economic crisis has me really concerned about my future. Do you have any advice specifically for 20-something professionals? http://discussionleader.hbsp.com/goldsmith/2008/11/recessionproof_yourself_four_t.html Lindsey Gerdes lgerdes112 124 121 1 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16622162267792328947-058ffaf41e31036f02eaf50c35f184a6 2009-05-05T13:42:30.653-04:00

How to Achieve Job Retention and Make Yourself an Irreplaceable Employee…Although the economy is showing some signs that it may be leveling off from its long plunge into recession, the number of layoffs still outweighs the number of new hires. Like most people, you may be wondering how secure your own job is and how to retain your job. In fact, even before the economic crisis began, most employees’ jobs were less secure than they were a generation ago.

How to Achieve Job Retention and Make Yourself an Irreplaceable Employee…Although the economy is showing some signs that it may be leveling off from its long plunge into recession, the number of layoffs still outweighs the number of new hires. Like most people, you may be wondering how secure your own job is and how to retain your job. In fact, even before the economic crisis began, most employees’ jobs were less secure than they were a generation ago. http://www.humanresourcesiq.com/article.cfm?externalID=797&SID=BusinessExchange&utm_campaign=BusinessExchange&utm_medium=SMO&utm_source=e-bim&utm_content=May5news&utm_term=BX Katherine Mehr (HR IQ) kmehr217 51 51 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13981535074069913261-2fe2e84de03b56f878fbdba0afbb4852 2009-10-09T11:01:19.838-04:00

2.4 million unfilled jobs? What gives?

2.4 million unfilled jobs? What gives? http://www.christianpf.com/job-vacancies/ Bob Lotich blotich640 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5633952014332905830-3cdeebb0fdec4a065c23073e8eb8f977 2009-01-02T02:02:00.000-05:00

that many leaders and pundits believe we are in for a really gloomy year. When I spoke about job opportunities and hiring activity that is going on, the host thanked me for my 'optimism.'Optimism seems to be scarce lately. Yes, job losses and the

that many leaders and pundits believe we are in for a really gloomy year. When I spoke about job opportunities and hiring activity that is going on, the host thanked me for my 'optimism.'Optimism seems to be scarce lately. Yes, job losses and the http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1753930763&f=9791 82 81 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5781567774032776619-8b836c6f594f7981ffdd1a83a2ff32c2 2009-10-05T14:32:23.341-04:00

Certifications in information technology can be extremely valuable, or a waste of time and money, depending upon the field you’re in, the job you want, and your background...

Certifications in information technology can be extremely valuable, or a waste of time and money, depending upon the field you’re in, the job you want, and your background... http://www.clearancejobs.com/news.php?articleID=92 Eric Pecinovsky epecinovsky179 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9687907251434054302-4f2430d19c66877f4b5fe85a6ef41799 2008-10-23T14:39:59.143-04:00

tobacco, alcohol, and pornography—the things people turn to in difficult times. But a new book called 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs by Laurence Shatkin finds there are jobs to be found in more virtuous business sectors. Here are Shatkin's top 10:

tobacco, alcohol, and pornography—the things people turn to in difficult times. But a new book called 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs by Laurence Shatkin finds there are jobs to be found in more virtuous business sectors. Here are Shatkin's top 10: http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1654326728&f=9791 87 86 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3612327609361234298-e6b2e4cdeaad8520682685a3f688f29d 2008-12-16T13:08:16.104-05:00

Even in a very dour employment market, there are always bright spots. As the saying goes…fortunes are made during recessions. So, tremendous volatility in commodity prices and a recession provide a HUGE opportunity for direct materials procurement professionals to make their career “fortunes”. The buyer’s market conditions provide obvious...

Even in a very dour employment market, there are always bright spots. As the saying goes…fortunes are made during recessions. So, tremendous volatility in commodity prices and a recession provide a HUGE opportunity for direct materials procurement professionals to make their career “fortunes”. The buyer’s market conditions provide obvious... http://www.supplyexcellence.com/blog/2008/12/15/direct-materials-career-opportunities/ Justin Fogarty jfogarty134 53 53 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17103799692354222831-d07f763b94e231e90eb1d8012399a2d7 2009-10-02T20:12:23.672-04:00

What do you do when your well-thought out career plans come to a screeching halt due to a down turn in the economy? You rethink your strategy and remain agile.

What do you do when your well-thought out career plans come to a screeching halt due to a down turn in the economy? You rethink your strategy and remain agile. http://tinyurl.com/kp46t8 AUGUST COHEN CARW*NCRW*CPRW acohencarwncrwcprw029 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1033090072873248266-7aa61694d5ad190e7ef879ba640a8740 2009-03-01T15:19:46.784-05:00

It's a scary new world, but IT managers and lower-level workers who adjust can still prosper.

It's a scary new world, but IT managers and lower-level workers who adjust can still prosper. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=333754 Sharon Machlis smachlis691 34 34 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14661621220247434804-c897e0016323b8ee81e737f5992f45b5 2008-11-13T21:29:21.557-05:00

Career expert Laurence Shatkin just wrote a book called "150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs." TIME's Barbara Kiviat spoke with him.

Career expert Laurence Shatkin just wrote a book called "150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs." TIME's Barbara Kiviat spoke with him. http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1858788,00.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 55 53 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10993039246843545824-aa7a6eea5aad64c2c3b594648dbdb7ad 2009-09-29T14:42:35.152-04:00

If you have a sales manager worth his salt, not only can he manage your sales force when everyone wants one of whatever product or service you are selling, but he can fix whatever happens when sales tank. Frankly speaking, methinks there are few...

If you have a sales manager worth his salt, not only can he manage your sales force when everyone wants one of whatever product or service you are selling, but he can fix whatever happens when sales tank. Frankly speaking, methinks there are few... http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/2009/09/24/primer-how-to-fix-a-sales-problem/ G.L. Hoffman ghoffman915 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11450258310399786165-a6f0e24e36d24f441728d96339f4de4b 2009-04-23T03:14:00.000-04:00

The following jobs represent options with higher availability in recent months--thanks, in part, to data on postings by job title measured by job sites LinkUp, Indeed, and Simply Hiredas well as easier training requirements and less turnover than others.

The following jobs represent options with higher availability in recent months--thanks, in part, to data on postings by job title measured by job sites LinkUp, Indeed, and Simply Hiredas well as easier training requirements and less turnover than others. http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1939348651&f=9791 24 24 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3097055741588527732-87e7f135ec556fc16e10f80eff0c7928 2009-03-26T15:11:38.147-04:00

The economic crisis has affected businesses and individuals on a grand scale. Every day more bad news or information on how to recover from the economic recession is released. But what is rarely heard are the positive aspects of the current state of the economy.

The economic crisis has affected businesses and individuals on a grand scale. Every day more bad news or information on how to recover from the economic recession is released. But what is rarely heard are the positive aspects of the current state of the economy. http://www.humanresourcesiq.com/article.cfm?externalID=718&utm_campaign=BusinessExchange&utm_medium=Bookmarking&utm_source=e-bim&utm_content=Mar26news&utm_term=add Katherine Mehr (HR IQ) kmehr217 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12665802456636735678-672864222b48c8270b0df47ae5682a07 2009-03-04T18:00:05.752-05:00

In every recession, there is a bull market somewhere. In 2009, it's for security-cleared professionals in the defense, aerospace and homeland security industries, according to ClearanceJobs.com, the largest online resource for security clearance jobs, which today named the top ten U.S. cities for such positions. Ongoing federal spending for these industries remains steady at approximately $450 billion, which allows companies to actively pursue new government contracts for products and services sparking the need for professionals with security-clearance...

In every recession, there is a bull market somewhere. In 2009, it's for security-cleared professionals in the defense, aerospace and homeland security industries, according to ClearanceJobs.com, the largest online resource for security clearance jobs, which today named the top ten U.S. cities for such positions. Ongoing federal spending for these industries remains steady at approximately $450 billion, which allows companies to actively pursue new government contracts for products and services sparking the need for professionals with security-clearance... http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1647087/clearancejobscom_names_its_top_ten_cities_for_defense_jobs/ Eric Pecinovsky epecinovsky179 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5781088150189010533-60e35b74bbc5bb69889b9a7c2d933eaf 2009-04-02T11:37:57.045-04:00

No question, San Diego’s business community has taken its share of rides on the economic roller coaster over the last few years. Despite those ups and downs, the military and defense sector remain one of the region’s most stable assets. For security-cleared personnel looking to transition to southern California, San Diego is hot in every sense of the word...

No question, San Diego’s business community has taken its share of rides on the economic roller coaster over the last few years. Despite those ups and downs, the military and defense sector remain one of the region’s most stable assets. For security-cleared personnel looking to transition to southern California, San Diego is hot in every sense of the word... http://www.clearancejobs.com/news.php?articleID=76 Eric Pecinovsky epecinovsky179 18 18 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10956944512621061295-d88f714449066398d9ff2a252228fdfb 2009-05-27T09:03:58.310-04:00

A recent report shows that an employee's peers are the best predictors of their promotability, writes Dan McCarthy, making it worth your while to rethink how your peers see you.

A recent report shows that an employee's peers are the best predictors of their promotability, writes Dan McCarthy, making it worth your while to rethink how your peers see you. http://www.greatleadershipbydan.com/2009/05/would-your-peers-vote-for-you.html Leslie MacCallum lmaccallum946 11 9 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3929019748793051159-8799e25006cbf59feaf567db048f8493 2008-11-18T08:19:54.439-05:00

times you need to ensure that all your eggs are not in one basket. Look at the more recession-proof areas of life where people will always need a service or product - toilet rolls, funerals, etc. It may not be glamorous, but there's always a demand. 2.

times you need to ensure that all your eggs are not in one basket. Look at the more recession-proof areas of life where people will always need a service or product - toilet rolls, funerals, etc. It may not be glamorous, but there's always a demand. 2. http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1696224162&f=9791 31 31 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9685486746623445076-98e62311203d3400a28d6c3c50a4c90d 2009-08-10T13:32:32.114-04:00

According to research firm IDC, 75% of enterprises view certifications as invaluable both for "short-circuiting" on-the-job learning and "up-skilling" existing personnel...

According to research firm IDC, 75% of enterprises view certifications as invaluable both for "short-circuiting" on-the-job learning and "up-skilling" existing personnel... http://learning.dice.com/news.php?articleID=4 Eric Pecinovsky epecinovsky179 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6258836012840818637-47487ba18978e2005cbf23273490099a 2009-01-20T15:20:14.994-05:00

Job search resources for managers and employees from BusinessWeek and other sources

Job search resources for managers and employees from BusinessWeek and other sources http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jan2009/db20090116_388291.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11618061350829435309-dc8a908793345cb2d22b468b93137d28 2008-11-07T23:33:22.592-05:00

In her new suit, Kim Black has a job interview. She hopes it's a new start, CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports. Black was laid off last month for the third time. If Georgia Retina hires her, the

In her new suit, Kim Black has a job interview. She hopes it's a new start, CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports. Black was laid off last month for the third time. If Georgia Retina hires her, the http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1681286531&f=9791 23 23 0 0