As more of life gets back to normal after the pandemic, many people who we unemployed are trying to find work. Unfortunately, without life completely back to normal, many of those who are unemployed still face challenges with child care or few financial resources. There are flexible work opportunities that can help you get back on your feet.
1. Gig Work
Gig work is an increasingly popular form of income because if you strategize properly, you can make a decent amount of money. Different gig work options can include driving people to their destination, delivering food for restaurants, personal shopping for groceries, and even using your current skills to help people with tasks around the house. You should look around online for the best suggestions to make the most of the gig work. For example, when delivering food, people will often position themselves in a part of the city where there are the most restaurants on the app. This minimizes the amount of driving they have to do and they may be able to make multiple drop-offs in a single trip.
2. Temp Agencies
Temp agencies are a popular resource for finding work since the hours may be more flexible and you can find a variety of job opportunities. During your interview with the agency, you will go over your skills and education and the agency will try to match you with a compatible job. Temp agencies are often an attractive option because they usually pay you for your work quickly, sometimes at the end of each day. Temp agencies are not just about having a job now, but it also provides new skills to put on your resume. This can be an invaluable opportunity for people who have been out of the traditional job market for a long time and are having a hard time finding employment because their skills and education are old. If you have questions about on-site and remote opportunities, reach out to various temp agencies.
3. Job Training Programs
Many people only think about job training programs as an educational resource to find a job later, but this is not always the case. Some programs allow you to earn money as you learn and gain applied experience. In some instances, there may be pandemic-related funds available to help cover the cost of tuition and/or books to help you retrain for a different field. Funds are more likely to be available for short, applied programs that are in high-demand fields. Some programs are more rigid than others, but many of them have day and night options to help fit your schedule.
Transitioning from being unemployed to finding a full-time job is not always easy, especially for people without childcare. The best opportunity to earn money will be flexible work options until you land the next opportunity.