Recession-Proof Jobs
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By Albert Sun
Work experience and a college education are key to landing a good job. And some professions remain in higher demand than others. Jobfox, a Washington-based job listing company, compiles a monthly list of the professions in greatest demand by recruiters and other employer agents. It mined that data over the eight-month period of November 2007 through July 7, 2008 to compile a list of the 20 jobs with the best median monthly rankings.
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20. Government Contracts Administration
Median Salary: $55,000-$65,000
Government bodies are still spending on contracts, so companies will need someone to oversee the process of bidding on and administering contracts.
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19. Mechanical Engineering
Median Salary: $65,000-$75,000
Emerging technologies such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and materials science are fueling the demand for mechanical engineers.
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18. Sales Executive
Median Salary: $65,00-$75,000
As is the case with sales representatives, there's steady demand for a good sales executive who can move products, close deals, and oversee sales personnel.
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17. Electrical Engineering
Median Salary: $65,000-$75,000
The Labor Dept. notes strong demand for engineers with experience in electronic devices.
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16. Technology Executive
Median Salary: $115,000-$125,000
Companies want execs especially in the areas of advanced mobile technology and the family of Internet companies collectively referred to as Web 2.0.
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15. Account/Customer Support
Median Salary: $35,00-$45,000
Keeping customers satisfied is especially crucial when a slumping economy is forcing consumers to cut back on discretionary spending.
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14. Database Administration
Median Salary: $75,000-$85,000
The database is among the most valuable assets for a company. And as shown by high-profile leaks of private information, corporations need skilled administrators to run their databases.
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13. Product Management
Median Salary: $85,000-$95,000
Jobfox says it sees growth in demand for people who can manage the promotion of a product and maximize its profitability.
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12. Testing/Quality Assurance
Median Salary: $65,000-$75,000
The job market looks especially bright for those who are experts at harnessing automated testing tools to evaluate product quality.
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11. Project Management
Median Salary: $85,000-$95,000
Managing a project from inception to close can be challenging, and companies need people who are up to the task.
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