Part-time jobs on the rise as economy picks up
As the economy picks up speed, there is no shortage of part-time jobs for job hunters and college students.
Here are some jobs that are ideal, especially for juggling work and school. The best part is that many jobs can be done within the secure confines of your home, while others can be done at your company. Typically, you’d be working alone within a relatively safe distance from other workers.
• Remote data entry. Companies throughout the nation are inundated with records and files that need to digitize so they’re easily accessible. Paper files have gone the way of the blackand-white television. You’d update and enter data to documents and notes that meet an organization’s needs.
Previous experience is usually not needed, unless the job requires a specific expertise. A pharmaceutical company may require previous experience, for example. Schedules are usually flexible.
The more time you put in the more you earn. Pay: $16.74 per hour.
• Medical transcriptionist. They’re a vital part of the medical process employed by hospitals, doctors’ offices, medical centers and organizations. Their function is to transcribe medical reports so they can be stored safely, avoiding voluminous paper files. It requires strict and accurate management of data. Pay: $16.05 per hour.
• Amazon (shopper, driver, warehouse assistant). As Amazon opens more shopping centers and warehouse facilities, there is a constant need for personal shoppers, drivers and warehouse assistants. Pay: $15 per hour.
• Grocery store stocker. There is a continuous need for workers to keep stores — both big-box national chains and smaller regional companies — stocked with a constant supply of products.
Duties include cleaning up, stocking and recording supplies and keeping everything orderly. It requires applicants with good organizational skills. The demand for this role is ongoing. Pay: $14.26 per hour.
• Door Dash delivery driver. Since many people don’t feel safe leaving their homes for food and supplies, you’d be providing a fast and safe way to receive delivery orders. Pay: $2 to $10-plus per order, plus additional pay for promotions and 100% of the tip.
• Bank teller. Banks depend upon organized and detail-oriented individuals to help keep track of routine transactions. The need is constant. Pay: $14.16 an hour.
• Cashier. Stores such as pharmacies, hardware centers and markets are in need of extra workers with good organizational skills to work as cashiers and team members. You’d help with stocking, checking customers out and delivering product to customers. Pay: $11.37 an hour.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Note above pay rates will vary in different parts of the country, largely dependent upon supply-demand requirements.
It pays to check pay rates constantly. Many of the above job offer promotional opportunities.
Also, demand is heaviest at different times of the year, especially around heavy holiday buying.
The best part is that many jobs can be done within the secure confines of your home, while others can be done at your company.
Typically, you’d be working alone within a relatively safe distance from other workers.