The economy has been shrinking for over a year now. We are officially in a recession. Unemployment is highest in the nation it has been in nearly 2 decades. Is there a bright spot in this economy? Well, yes. Actually, there are several bright spots in this economy! We are seeing opportunities in a several areas, but it may require you to think differently about who you are and what you do. Today I want to share some of those with you, gentle reader, with the hope that you will be able to capitalize on these opportunities to enhance your career.

1. Healthcare, Education, and Government. The unemployment figures from December 2008 show that nearly every sector was effected. However, as pointed out in an AP news article last Friday, the three sectors that held steady were Healthcare, Education and Government. They most certainly will feel the crunch in the months to come, especially government with lower tax revenues, but for now, there appears to be opportunity there.
2. Construction (infrastructure) and Alternative Energy. My hunch is that the new administration is going to do everything possible to pour large sums of government subsidies into these areas in order to jump-start the economy. It may take some time, but that's good news if you don't already have experience in these areas. NOW may be the perfect time to get some additional training so you can position yourself for the wave that is most certainly coming.
3. Contractors and Consultants. (read the rest of this post at: http://careerlifexroads.com)