Recession-Proof with Adaptive Career Change

Recession-proofing your career means being nimble and responsive to the world of work, emerging trends, and growing industry demands. That may mean that a career change into another industry, such as healthcare, could be a smart long-term career move.

The emphasis here is on the word "could". Be sure to do your research on changing industries: determine which industries have growth forecasted for the future and which ones are in a decline. This can easily be done by checking into resources at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as well as Career Voyages.

Read news articles, trade publications, and industry blogs (source blog postings on your industry of choice at Technorati). Most of all, keep track of what is happening in your own industry. If the forecasts for your industry predict shrinking growth, begin now to explore other options.

Whether voluntary or involuntary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted 7 to 9 career changes in a working lifetime!