By Moe Bedard
With double digit unemployment in many major metropolitan areas, now’s the time to consider doing your homework on industries that are expanding, contracting and developing. Some of these areas of developing growth in job prospects are relatively well known, for example nursing and careers in computer science that require a bachelor’s degree. However, there are niches outside of these fields that may not require as much education or training.
Here’s a great body of research to help guide you through career planning:
Ahead of the Curve Careers: US News and World Report
Top Ten Recession Proof Jobs: USNews.com
Best Careers of 2009: USNews.com
30 Best Careers for 2009: USNews.com
11 Best Kept Secret Careers: USNews.com
Overrated Careers: USNews.com
25 Best Jobs for 2009: Career Builder
The Best and Worst Jobs of 2009: The Wall Street Journal
20 Highest Paying Jobs in the US: Bizjournals.com
20 Highest Paying Careers: Careerbuilder.com
