Financial Careers – What Now?

Concerned that your career in the financial sector may be going up in smoke?  Don’t worry too much.  (But have your resume ready.)

According to Forbes, even massive layoffs such as those expected in the coming weeks happen on a relatively cyclical basis, with finance jobs eventually recovering.

Where does an aspiring or experienced finance worker go?  Forbes suggests that Barclay’s will be looking to hire upwards of 8,000 top revenue generators from ailing firms, and with huge changes expected in banking regulations government agencies should be desperate for good people. What government jobs lack in high salaries and prestige, they make up for in stability.

As for support staff in other than financial positions, Forbes suggests they look to other industries.  We echo that advice.  Health care in particular is expected to remain a strong employment sector, with technology also looking relatively healthy.