What’s the best business to be in during a recession? Are some industries safer than others? Experts say there are, in fact, some recession-proof jobs that may be a better bet.

In the wake of the housing crisis, news abounds of a looming recession, with regular reports of financial gloom. It’s no wonder workers are fretting over finances and the employment outlook for the coming months, as a recent Hudson Employment Index shows. Workers shouldn’t worry, experts say. Jobs in some industries do have good potential for weathering a financial storm. It’s more important, though, for employees to focus on making themselves recession-proof.

Best Businesses During a Recession

Even during boom times no job is fail-safe. But some industries are safer havens than others, experts say, such as healthcare, the federal government, clean technology, information technology, and sales and marketing.