October 2009

  • Lawyers, Insurance Industry Professionals, and Accountants: What Do These People Have In Common?

    By dubayns on 10/15/09 11:20pm
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    Legal SysyemLegal SysyemThere will never be a shortage of lawyers.  It’s just a byproduct of a hyper-litigious society.  Even during the world’s most massive recession in nearly two generations, lawyers and legal assistants are in demand.  As companies are looking to squeeze every last penny out of a contract or begin to really audit and go through their payroll and books with a fine-tooth comb, lawyers will be standing shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to jump into the fray at a moment’s notice.  Even as the government expands, more and more lawyers are needed to settle more frequent disputes between businesses, the government, and individuals.

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  • Industries that Have Remained Resilient in the Face of Economic Recession

    By dubayns on 10/15/09 10:39pm
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    Not all news regarding unemployment numbers and shrinking industry sectors is bad.  There have been a few sectors where unemployment has dropped since 2008 and others that have held steady in the midst of the economic turmoil and uncertainty.  Upon examining these industry sectors, one will find that an overarching theme begins to assert itself.  The theme is related to the idea that even during a massive recession there are a few key industries that are in such great demand that they are immune to the negative effects of the economic crisis.  Perhaps during this examination of these industries it will be easier to see why this is the case, and to begin to prepare yourself for the next recession by recession-proofing your skill sets and enhancing those characteristics and works experiences that employers are eager to find in employee candidates.

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