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Dive Summary:
- Financial pressures and the need for flexibility are Encouraging students to take temporary jobsTemporary hiring platform Indeed Flex reported on July 8.
- Half of the 1,000 U.S. students ages 18 to 44 surveyed in June said they are considering temporary work because of rising living costs; 30% cited education costs.
- The majority (74%) told Indeed Flex that they prefer gig work because it offers flexibility, giving them the ability to work where, when and how often they want. More than 4 in 10 said they are drawn to retail work, meaning retailers could see an increase in applicants, the report noted.
Dive information:
College students who work temporary jobs while juggling their studies may find it easier to transition into a graduate job market, according to a June report from Indeed Hiring Lab, It seems to be changing to more part-time job opportunities.
It’s difficult to discern whether the trend toward more part-time jobs is due to a cooling labor market that requires fewer full-time jobs, an economist with Indeed Hiring Lab noted in the report.
But one possibility — that employers are offering more flexible options to attract workers — may lure this year’s graduates, who have been steadfast about work flexibility, to a Monster 2024. Report on the status of the postgraduate course found.
Although entry-level hiring was expected remain steady During graduation season, according to a March report from business consulting firm Robert Half, college graduates still expressed concern about the competitive job market, Monster reported.
But graduates’ confidence could be bolstered by a recent nudge from a Robert Half executive to employers. Bringing in workers who are in the early stages of their careers is a smart hiring strategy, the company’s chief operating officer said. Recent graduates and entry-level professionals can bring fresh ideas and new skills and drive innovation, the executive said.
Employers can find suitable candidates among college graduates who worked in temporary jobs when they were students, according to the Indeed Flex report. More than a quarter of respondents to the platform’s survey said they prefer to take temporary jobs to experience new roles in different industries.
Another thing to keep in mind: Workplace culture, recognized as key to retaining permanent employees, is becoming a Priority for temporary workers And it’s equally important to ensure they don’t skip a shift before their assignment is complete, Flextrack research suggests.
Flextrack found that company stability is also replacing salary as the top factor for contingent workers when selecting jobs.
For students, after retail, these jobs include jobs in healthcare, followed by hospitality, call centers, facilities maintenance and manufacturing, according to the Indeed Flex survey.
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