What Kind of Jobs Can Weather the Storm of Recession?

While no job is 100 percent recession-proof, some tend to be in high demand even during times of economic uncertainty.

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As the economy reacts to President Donald Trump’s sweeping U.S. tariffs, some Americans may be worrying about job certainty.

The economy contracted by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Moreover, the Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the United States fell by 1 percent in April 2025 to 99.4, according to the latest data from the think tank The Conference Board.