- Unemployed I.T. professionals might want to look at teaching for government funded job training programs. With so many people looking for updated skill sets, I suspect these programs to thrive for the next year or two. Put on your cyber thinking caps and find some contacts wherever you reside!
- Pharmaceutical researchers who fell victim to the mergers and consolidations may want to look for start up drug companies who could use their expertise for a year or two as they go through the discovery and approval processes. Be realistic about your financial needs as you approach these firms since money is a bigger issue to them than you probably realize.
- So many companies have outdated manufacturing equipment that the need for repairs and maintenance is growing. Rather than pay a ton of money and benefits to a full time technician, outsourcing is growing. If you have the skills, team up with a few former colleagues and market yourselves to local organizations on an as-need basis.
Creativity and resourcefulness will be among the top keys to success in 2010 and beyond. Good luck!!
