Entry level jobs have always been a little difficult to come by because so many corporations want to hire someone with experience. It’s always been a case of the old catch 22 for the job seeker; they need experience to find a job, but can’t find a job to get experience. In the recession today it has made finding a quality entry level job even more difficult. The recession has hurt recent college graduates quite drastically in their search for the start to a career, and just about anyone looking for an entry level job in most industries is in the same boat.

The recession has caused a lot of companies that previously offered nice entry level positions to turn to temporary workers or unpaid internships. The scarcity of quality entry level jobs makes it quite depressing for job seekers. Since there are so few entry level career positions available it has caused the amount of competition for these jobs to skyrocket to never before seen levels. The most prominent entry level jobs are now jobs that are commission based employment opportunities where the employee makes little or no salary and has to build up a clientele to make a living. This is definitely a tough way to go in the beginning unless you are a natural salesperson.

What are a couple of areas that you may be able to find entry level jobs even during the recession?  The health care industry still has quite a few entry level jobs available, especially as medical assistants. The health care industry is one that is virtually immune from the recession, so jobs there are much safer than other sectors. Another area that is hiring some entry level workers is the government. Government entry level jobs are down from previous levels because of budget shortfalls, but there are still quite a few decent positions available.

The bottom line is the recession has put quite a damper on the entry level job market, but if you are persistent and look in the right areas you may still be able to find a solid job.