Places to Find a Job While Out of Work

Out of Work? There are industries out there where you can find a job!

If you have lost your job due to the crisis, now is the time to be very proactive in your job search. Your chances of landing a new gig are higher than ever before. With more than 22 million Americans in need of unemployment benefits, job losses will continue to rise in the coming weeks as more people are mandated to stay home. The crisis has put a renewed spotlight on jobs that can be done from home. Demand for remote work has increased but there are still many areas where jobs can be found.

Be Creative

The important thing to remember during tough times is that there is no shame in a paying job of any kind. You want to keep in mind that all families are dealing with change right now. Many working parents are now forced to hire childcare because schools are likely closed for the rest of the year. If you can provide childcare, consider offering cheap, flexible options to families you know or in your area. Try to snap up those quick gigs in the next couple of weeks.

Continue to research companies that typically offer remote work because they're more likely to have the infrastructure in place to continue hiring. Another thing to make sure of is that your resume and cover letter for every application highlights the skills it takes to be a great remote worker, like communication, time management, independent working.

This is also an excellent time to skill up. Maybe you can learn to code? What about trying to finish that degree you have put off for a long time. There are scholarships and grants available to people just like you who want to improve their skills.

Here is a breakdown of industries and companies that are hiring…

Health care

CVS Health: The drugstore announced plans to immediately hire 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary workers, including store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees, and member/customer service professionals. CVS is also providing eligible employees bonuses up to $500.

GE Healthcare: Due to increased demand for medical equipment such as face masks and ventilators, the company is hiring additional manufacturing employees. The company says it’s looking to increase the output of equipment, "including CTs, ultrasound devices, mobile X-ray systems, patient monitors and ventilators."

Food, grocery and convenience stores

7-Eleven: This convenience store chain is looking to fill 20,000 positions for full-time, part-time and delivery jobs.

Albertsons Companies: Albertson’s, the parent company of Safeway, Randall’s, United Supermarkets and other grocers, is looking to hire 30,000 store associates, managers, and other in-store related employees.

Dollar General: This discount retail chain expects to hire 50,000 new workers by the end of April in response to increased demand from the coronavirus outbreak.

Dollar Tree/Family Dollar: Dollar Tree, the parent company of Family Dollar, is hiring 25,000 full-time and part-time employees across its retail stores and distribution centers. The company is looking to fill positions for cashiers, stockers, fillers, equipment operators, and warehouse associates.

Kroger: This grocer chain is hiring 20,000 additional employees across retail stores, manufacturing plants and distribution centers to meet increased consumer demand for groceries and other supply products.

PepsiCo: This multinational food, snack, and beverage company are hiring 6,000 full-time, full-benefit employees over the coming months.

Publix: Publix Super Markets says it's hiring "thousands of new associates" across its’ stores and warehouses by the end of April.

Walgreens: This pharmacy chain is seeking 9,500 full-time, part-time and temporary workers. The positions include customer service associates, pharmacy technicians, and shift leads.

Walmart: The world’s largest retailer is hiring 150,000 employees though May to meet a spike in demand amid the pandemic. The company notes positions are temporary but could transition to permanent roles. Walmart is currently offering $150 and $300 bonuses to its part-time and full-time employees working to keep the grocery chain stocked.

Delivery

Amazon: This online marketplace is hiring 100,000 full-time and part-time employees across the company's fulfillment centers and delivery network. "We are seeing a significant increase in demand, which means our labor needs are unprecedented for this time of year," the tech giant said in a blog post.

Instacart: This grocery delivery and pickup company is hiring 300,000 full-service shoppers due to increased demand for grocery delivery as more consumers are advised to stay home. The company plans to bring on the additional workers over the next three months.

Domino's: This pizza chain is looking to add 10,000 employees to meet increased delivery demands at its nationwide locations.

Pizza Hut: Pizza Hut and its’ franchisees are hiring 30,000 full-time and part-time positions, including restaurant team members, delivery drivers, and shift leaders.

Papa John's: This is another pizza chain that is looking to immediately hire 20,000 restaurant team members. The company says applicants can potentially be interviewed and start the same day.

Retail sales

Lowes: This home improvement company is expecting to add 30,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees to meet the demand created by this pandemic.

Target: Target is looking to fill over 9,000 positions across its retail stores and distribution centers. The company announced on March 20 its plans to invest $300 million in employees, increasing wages, bonus payouts, relief programs and a new paid leave program.

Ace: Ace Hardware and its’ independent stores plan to hire over 30,000 workers for full time, part-time and seasonal jobs.

Telecommunications

Microsoft: Microsoft's website lists over 4,000 open positions, including roles for its workplace chat app, Microsoft Teams.

Outschool: This online education company is hiring 5,000 teachers to start offering online classes for K-12. "With Outschool, teachers can offer the classes they’ve always wanted to teach, to small groups of motivated students, via online video chat," the company said in a blog post.

Overall

Don’t be discouraged. Even though times may be difficult right now, there are still opportunities available. Make sure you take the time to research and find all the available jobs that are out there! Keep searching, and don’t give up!