April 6, 2020
What Companies are Hiring during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Try these industries if you need a job NOW!
As unemployment claims in the U.S. are skyrocketing with so many citizens now out of work and stay-at-home as well as telework orders are steady being issued throughout the country with attempts to slow the spread of coronavirus; finding work is even harder.ย
Although a lot of small businesses have been forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, there is no doubt COVID-19 has increased demand for products and services.
ย This surge has, in turn, created a need for more workers causing businesses nationwide to ramp up hiring and even expedite the application processes.
Because of this, there are plenty of businesses that are operational and still looking to hire from shipping and delivery companies, to the federal government (usajobs.gov), grocery stores and delivery services, and major retail businesses.
Below I will share with you a list of companies that are hiring amidst COVID-19.
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The Federal Government is looking to fill various positions to help respond to and fight COVID-19. There are several job series available for multiple locations across the U.S. For positions that are open to the public, please ย click here.
Zoom
With millions of people being forced to stay home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, many have found creative ways to virtually stay social through web meetings, happy hours, weddings, and birthday parties. And Zoom, one of the dozens of video conferencing services, has risen to the top, thanks to social distancing.ย
This popular video-conferencing app isย hiring for full-time positionsย across engineering, finance, IT, sales and other departments.ย
Publix
Publix is set to hire thousands of associates to fill positions in stores and distribution centers.ย These positions are available in all seven states Publix operates including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia and its nine distribution centers.ย
To apply fill out an application atย www.publix.jobs.
Kroger
Kroger isย hiring 20,000 additional employeesย across retail stores, manufacturing plants and distribution centersย to meet increased consumer demand for groceries and other supply products.
From the time it takes for an employee to apply for a job, while sometimes getting hired on the spot, you can start working in as little as three days. Kroger says this latest hiring surge will take place over the next few weeks.ย ย You can check out any open positions atย jobs.kroger.com.
Walgreens
Walgreens announced it is looking to fill roughly 9,500 existing full-time and part-time roles in stores across the U.S. They are primarily seeking individuals for the following positions: Customer Service Associates, Pharmacy Technicians, and Shift Leads.
Interested candidates canย visitย jobs.walgreens.comย to search for openings in their area, with positions being added regularly based on local store and pharmacy needs. Additionally, as Walgreens continues to assess its needs related to the coronavirus situation, it will soon begin filling additional temporary CSA positionsย to help bolster in-store staffing. Some of these temporary positions might potentially lead to full-time job placement.
Walmart
Walmart says it wants to hire 150,000 associates and fill full and part-time positions by the end of May. Jobs are available in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
The company notes that the 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.
If you are interested in applying visitย careers.walmart.com.
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Amazon
Amazon is opening 100,000 new full and part-time positions across the U.S. in their fulfillment centers and delivery network to meet the surge in demand from people relying on Amazonโs service during this stressful time, particularly those most vulnerable to being out in public.ย ย
Those interested in applying can learn more atย www.amazon.com/jobsnow.
CVS Pharmacy
CVSย 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 representatives.ย Those that are interested in applying should visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com.
Instacartย
Instacart, the grocery delivery and pickup company,ย is looking to hire 300,000 full-service shoppers due to increased demand for grocery deliveries, as millions of consumers are urged toย stay homeย to limit the spread of coronavirus.
The company plans to bring on these “full-service shoppers” over the next three months.ย Instacart lets users shop from grocery stores like Whole Foods, Costco, Safeway, among others, to be delivered to their homes.
If interested in becoming a “full-service shopper”, click here to get started.
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Domino’s, Pizza Hut, & Papa Johns
These pizza franchises are hiring full-time and part-time positions, including Restaurant Team Members, Delivery Drivers and Shift Leaders.ย The companies say applicants can potentially be interviewed and start the same day.ย
Domino’s Pizza Career Opportunities
A FAIR WARNING:
Jobs in some of these industries require frequent exposure to the public, heightening the risk of contracting the coronavirus.ย So if you are currentlyย job-searching, you should definitely consider how these employers are prioritizing health and safety.ย Are they doing temperature checks? Are they providing personal protective equipment? Are they following CDC’s recommended guidelines?ย You should also take into consideration how current employees feel about their working conditions right now.ย
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