With the economy still repairing itself after the 2008 mortgage crisis, many people have been wondering what kind of careers are withstanding the battering storms of a hiring slump. Here are just a few careers that have, fortunately, remained open to those seeking a high number of positions.

1. Computer Science

There’s something in the world mindset about computing that is very compelling — figures like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have shown that with a bit of initiative, a person with an ability to work out difficult computing problems truly has the world as their oyster. And jobs are plentiful — with a good degree, graduates are easily finding positions with even the very best companies. And that’s during a time when other, more traditional industries like law are seeing the biggest firms freezing their hiring practices.

2. Radiology

Medicine isn’t just about going to medical school now, but providing services in a variety of fields that truly help patients get better. Some of them, including radiology, are areas of medicine that allow employees to work from home, provided they have the right computer equipment.

3. Nursing

There’s a reason that when surveys of the most respected professions are taken, the results inevitably place nursing at the top: Nurses help people when they are most in need, often pulling long hours and dealing with difficult projects. But the rewards are also great: The pay is good, and there are good hiring trends for the profession.

4. Trucking and Aviation

The economy relies on many things, but at its core it is dependent on the transportation of goods. And with trucking and aviation, a person has a career that makes society move forward. The pay is strong and hiring is keeping a healthy pace with the economy — but for many, the best part of the job is the ability to have their own space, like cowboys and cowgirls of a different age, and take to the open skies and highways to clear their minds.

5. Engineering

The way the economy is going now, there’s a term circulating among college students who are trying to maximize their rate of success in getting a good job after graduation: STEM. Referring to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM encompasses a range of subjects that employers find extremely valuable. An Engineering career, for example, needs good, qualified workers — and the more, the better. Engineers are responsible for making sure the structures we use every day are built according to the right specifications and are up to the highest standards.