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In the first installment of this series, we began to look at industries that are “recession proof.” Such industries not only keep their head above water in tough times, but actually managed to grow in the three most recent recessions of 1990, 2001, and 2007.

When recessions hit (read: now), smart job-seekers begin to wonder which industries are strong enough to weather the storm – that is, which industries are recession-proof. In theory, these industries will keep on growing and hiring people despite the hard times, making them a safe bet for job applicants.

Do you ever wonder how newspapers get their news? Reporters play a big part and national news syndicates like Associated Press play a big part, but don’t forget about the unsung hero represented in the press release.

I tell you, the job seeker, this because I want you to be informed of what goes on at the other end of the “submit resume” button. I also tell you this as a means of explaining why I have written a manifesto addressing these issues.

What most job-seekers (during recessions and economic booms alike) don’t realize is that applying for jobs is a marketing problem. The best jobs aren’t won by filling your resume with cliches and business buzzwords

Career opportunities often come about from two people who happen to be networking with one another or from one person reaching out to another and prospecting. If the latter is you, you may have an interest in my “perfect prospect letter”

Here are some more resume mis-haps!: “I am loyal to my employer at all costs… Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice mail.”; “Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store.”

Okay, if you have been searching for a job long enough chances are you will hear this dreaded phrase, “Sorry, but you’re overqualified for the position.”

If I wanted to hire you, could I find you? If I looked on Monster, CareerBuilder and HotJobs, perhaps I could; but what if I did not look there, or on any other job board for that matter?

I pick up a paper and I flip through the business section. I notice an article about some company in Alpharetta that just closed a deal on a new facility, where construction will begin in one month.