Recession-Proof Industries

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  Where jobs can still be found

  Researchers from FáS have identified areas where there are reasonable job prospects as the recession continues.



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  Job Opportunities in the Downturn

  Despite the gloomy outlook, there are still job openings in certain industries, says Fas



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  A List of recession proof jobs, recommended by international experts

  The good news is that there are actually sectors which are recession proof.



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  Build and hone your skills to be on top of the future jobs market

  What skills will be in demand when today's school-leavers enter the labour market in three to five years' time?

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Accounting

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  Chartered Accountancy: An exciting career path that will take you anywhere in the world

  Chartered Accountants Ireland's Student Services Manager, Diarmuid Breathnach, describes the Top Five reasons why students should elect to become Chartered Accountants.



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  Accounting Technician - A career you can count on

  Accounting technicians enjoy excellent career prospects and there is always a strong demand for their skills in the marketplace.



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  Recession-proof Job – Even in an economic downturn, demand for accountants remains strong

  Accountancy spans many different roles and for people starting out on this career path the initial challenge is to decide on which qualification to pursue. 

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Digital Media

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  Get in the game: Careers in the gaming industry

  This growing and exciting industry needs graduates. Colleges are now getting in on the act and offering courses specifically tailored for the games market.



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  Digital Media rapidly emerging as Ireland’s next economic success story

  The Digital Hub will employ more than 3,000 digital media workers by 2012. Debbie O’Halloran talks exclusively to Philip Flynn, CEO of the Digital Hub Development Agency.



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  Digital Hub prepared for next year’s challenges

  Digital Hub companies are weathering the economic downturn well.

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Engineering

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  Engineer a fantastic future for yourself

  What qualification is able to guarantee challenges, future job opportunities and the chance to travel all over the world while shaping its future?



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  Engineering jobs to increase by a third

  Ventures into the green economy, IT and medical devices will be fundamental in steering recession hit Ireland back home



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  Engineers Wanted

  Just because a course doesnt have a high number of CAO points doesnt necessarily mean there are no jobs to be had at the end of it.



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  Engineering a good career

  A qualification in the area of technology is a passport to a wealth of career options for today’s Leaving Cert students.

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Green Energy

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  Greenloan Home Energy Savers Scheme To Create Thousands Of Jobs

  A new nationwide scheme aimed at creating thousands of jobs in the clean tech sector has been launched.



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  Big growth in green jobs

  There will be an increasing number of green jobs available to jobseekers

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Information Technology

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  Jobs bonanza for tech sector despite worrying economic climate

  Ireland has reaped a fine harvest of new technology jobs despite the nation's propensity to talk itself into a recession.



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  High in demand: Java Developers

  Java, Java, Java. It’s possibly the most in-demand skill in the IT market right now, with experienced java developers demanding premium salaries.

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Law

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  Audio: With the downturn in conveyancing, what are the growth areas in the legal sector?

  Listen to Lex Consultancy Director Michelle Nolan's Podcast here.



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  An Overview of the Legal Industry in Ireland

  The legal industry in Ireland is undergoing major changes at present, as the demand for different skill-sets follows current market trends, writes Michelle Nolan.



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  Solicitors are the latest profession to feel the pinch from the property crash

  The sharp drop-off in activity in the market has left lawyers with little conveyancing work.



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  Audio: The Outlook for the Legal Sector

  Brendan Murphy of Osborne Recruitment gives his predictions for the legal profession

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Pharma/Medical

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  A Recession-Proof Career? More and more job opportunities in Pharma

  Pharma represents a highly attractive career option as the industry here moves into a new phase of evolution.



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  Private Potential: Private hospitals offer attractive recruitment packages

  With the economy still in a lacklustre mood, healthcare is one area that has remained relatively stable, with private hospitals offering attractive recruitment packages

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Sales/Marketing/Multilingual

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  The multilingual sector continues to thrive in Ireland

  There is a huge demand for professionals with experience in Customer Service, Finance, Order Management and Sales to work in multilingual roles



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  Marketing the great survivor with impressive surge in jobs on offer

  Marketing and Media graduates can look forward to good job prospects within the sector, with vacancies up by 40pc.  reports Laura Noonan

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