14 April 2025 Agenda - Discussion: Matching Your Skills To Good Jobs For Your Future - Recession? Proof?
Which of your skills do you prefer to use?

What skills would you like to improve or learn?

Which skills are needed in some "recession-proof" occupations?

Here are some results when I experimented with Googling: "job title" "required skills"

 * Healthcare Jobs
    > Empathy. In health care, it's important that you can empathize with patients and the difficult situations that others are facing. ...
    > Communication Skills. ...
    > Teamwork. ...
    > Work Ethic. ...
    > Stress Management. ...
    > Positive Attitude. ...
    > Flexibility. ...
    > Time Management.
    > Confidence
    > Receptive Attitude

 * Accountants
    > Using Accounting Software. ...
    > Preparing and Reporting on Financial Statements. ...
    > Knowledge of Spreadsheet Software. ...
    > Communication. ...
    > Time Management and Organization. ...
    > Critical Thinking. ...
    > Problem-Solving. ...
    > Strong Attention to Detail.

 * Funeral Workers
    > Business skills. Knowledge of financial statements and the ability to run a funeral home efficiently and profitably are important for funeral directors and managers.
    > Compassion. Death is a delicate and emotional matter. ...
    > Interpersonal skills. ...
    > Time-management skills.

 * IT Specialists
    > Communication skills.
    > Time management.
    > Problem-solving skills.
    > Decision-making skills.
    > Project management.
    > Multi-tasking.

 * Teachers
    > Critical thinking. With strong critical thinking skills, teachers are able to consider the best interests of the students while also working within their institution's goals and standards. ...
    > Patience. ...
    > Communication. ...
    > Organization. ...
    > Imaginative thinking. ...
    > Leadership. ...
    > Teamwork. ...
    > Time management.

 * Delivery Drivers
    > Excellent communication and organizational skills
    > Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
    > Familiarity with local streets, neighborhoods, and routes
    > Highly responsible & reliable
    > Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
    > Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

 * Retail
    > Teamwork. ...
    > Customer service. ...
    > Trustworthiness and responsibility. ...
    > Time management. ...
    > Commercial awareness. ...
    > Working under pressure. ...
    > Problem solving. ...
    > Initiative.

 * FireFighter 
    > Good judgment
    > Good communication skills
    > Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
    > Basic math skills
    > Ability to understand and learn firefighting material

 * Public Transit
    > Excellent customer service
    > Strong work ethic
    > Ability to operate transit vehicles safely
    > Adherence to regulations like DOT physicals and FTA drug screens



What research do you want to try out? The "job title"s I tried were kind of general. Some, more specific, may be more helpful to you.

Do any of these specialties draw your interest and line up with your collection of skills?
If not, try some variations on the job titles listed above and from last week's agenda.