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Recession-Proof Jobs

How can I make my job recession-proof?

As jobs get slashed by the tens of thousands, it’s best to ignore any inclination to try to survive by flying under your boss’s radar. In fact, human resource experts say you should do the exact opposite, and put in extra effort to standing out from your peers.

You can help protect yourself from the chopping block by showing how valuable you are to your firm — get noticed for your work ethic, for example, or find ways to cut costs. Meanwhile, continue networking and keep your skills sharp by taking classes or other training programs. If the outlook is dire at your office, see if you can apply the skills you have in a field that isn’t as vulnerable today.

The following links offer a variety of ways to stand out at your company, as well as thoughts on industries where you might be able to find refuge.

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    Don’t just hunker down and hope for the best. Follow these six strategies for solidifying your position in a shaky workplace, from raising your profile in the office to taking one for the team (pay cut, anyone?)

  • …But Play Defense, Too

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  • Always Be Selling Yourself

    Ways to get noticed by your boss in a good way and what to do if that doesn’t work from noted career columnist Annie Fisher of Fortune Magazine’s 'Ask Annie.'

  • Position Yourself in a Strong Industry

    If self-promotion can’t save you from a sinking ship, consider putting your skills to work in one of these five industries that should hold up best in a recession.

  • Stay Vigilant

    Don’t get complacent if you think your job is recession-proof. Finance blog Get Rich Slowly examines experts’ lists of recession-resistant industries — and finds wide disagreement.

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