Which industries/sectors are doing well and which aren't?

MrsB2100

I'm in credit control. Currently, only junior positions available, seems experienced jobs are being sent out to India or Eastern Europe. (This is both business debt and personal debt). Seriously hoping the bottom falls out the outsourcing ...

NIKMAISON

The ARMY / NAVY / RAF . you will neva lose your job and good pay go on paid holliday now and then, everything paid for you roof over your head where else is gonna give you that? its all good

Thali

Waste & recycling are doing well and so is pharmaceutical industry

Langugae jobs (Swedish, French, German) seem to be out there as well ... if you are into TeleSale

someotherdude

GrammarGirl - I've always wanted to get into copywriting but never been sure what experience / qualifications you need? How did you get into it?

gargantuan_2

sunshinejoclaire wrote: »

DWP are taking on as my OH is in the process of applying for them. We reckon its becasue that sector is increasing due to there being more people out of work, and so more people on the social security books

I also work for the DWP, and I'd agree it's probably the most secure place to be at the moment. The pay is mediocre, but the workload is increasing substantially as more people need to claim benefits.

Maybee0105

I also work for the DWP, and I'd agree it's probably the most secure place to be at the moment. The pay is mediocre, but the workload is increasing substantially as more people need to claim benefits.

No it isn't! I've been there, done that & compared to how hard people work in industry & private firms 'Government' staff are very well paid for what they do.

I've just started working at the Department for Work and Pensions. I'm going to be on Social Fund as a decision maker.

I'm quite lucky as it means I'm in a secure job (that is assuming that HM Government don't go bust..unlikely, but with all that debt....), and I think myself quite lucky at this time, when everyone else seems to be losing their jobs.

Yes B.E.N you are very lucky Enjoy it!

GirlyGirl_2

NIKMAISON wrote: »

The ARMY / NAVY / RAF . you will neva lose your job and good pay go on paid holliday now and then, everything paid for you roof over your head where else is gonna give you that? its all good

Always the worry of being shot and killed though isn't there :rolleyes:

And Er no the pharmaceutical industry just made 700 redundant before Christmas

whitfreak

GirlyGirl wrote: »

Always the worry of being shot and killed though isn't there :rolleyes:

Yes, but avoid the army/marines/helicoper corps and the chances drop alot.

loopy_lass

army etc are only paid how much? i know its a job, i know its an extremely worthwhile job, but my word, is that all the government pay for a potential life? shameful..... plenty of people committing crimes should be put in the army... oooooooooo i bet this rant gets flamed and moved... ;-) support our troops is all i say.... they deserve it....

loops

CompletelyLost

What about accountancy/bookkeeping type roles, does anyone know what the outlook is for them?