We understand the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts many students' employment situations. We compiled these resources to help students find part-time, remote, and work-from-home opportunities, and we update them as often as we find more information. We have also included resources for mental health and wellness resources, federal resources, financial resources, internet resources, and more.
Updated July 2020
Companies currently hiring- Companies from industries spanning from technology to retail are hiring to meet increased demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Please see the regularly updated list of companies hiring right now on LinkedIn.
Past Resources
15 Companies Hiring Like Crazy in June: https://www.themuse.com/advice/15-companies-hiring-like-crazy-in-june
100 companies hiring this week, June 2020: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/companies-hiring-now
37 Companies Actively Hiring Amid COVID-19: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/37-companies-actively-hiring-amid-covid-19/
Home Based Job Opportunities: https://trueworkathomejobs.com/
Indeed's list of Companies still hiring through the pandemic: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/companies-hiring-now
Monster's list of companies hiring now (May 2020): https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/companies-hiring-now
Companies hiring to fill urgent demands - Monster's list of companies currently hiring during COVID.
Grocery stores, hardware stores, and pharmacies are hiring temporary staff to help with stocking and curbside delivery, and also to fill in for regular employees who have to stay home to care for family members or are ill themselves - students should check with their local stores. Albertsons is one store that recently announced the need to hire people immediately.
CVS: On March 23, CVS announced that it plans to immediately fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles in locations around the United States. The company says it will use virtual job fairs and interviews to hire store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and customer service representatives.
Amazon is mass-hiring for warehouses and delivery (expected to add around 100,000 employees to meet demand).
Perrigo has immediate openings in packaging, manufacturing and warehouse - call Allegan Manpower at 269-673-5457.
Third-party food delivery services (UberEats, Door Dash, etc)
Blue Apron: The meal-kit service said it has seen a sharp increase in consumer demand over the last week and is increasing its capacity to fill those orders. It said it's hiring workers for temporary and permanent positions in New Jersey and California.
Tutoring opportunities - since schools are closed, many families seek tutors. Check with neighbors, advertise on personal social media, or join your neighborhood on the Nextdoor app to search for opportunities.
Some chain restaurants are hiring people to package orders, deliver orders, and to fill in for people who have to take leave.
Papa John's: The pizza chain says it is immediately hiring 20,000 team members as it works to deliver meals and offer carryout during stay-at-home orders in several states around the country. To learn more or apply, visit https://jobs.papajohns.com or text JOBS to 47272.
Some local restaurants may be doing the same, if they're able to support additional staff.
Walmart, Dollar Tree, and 7 Eleven recently announced needing to hire a large quantity of temporary employees while things continue with many converting to permanent as needed. Click the company name to be taken to their application page.
CareerOneStop has a lot of great resources for anything career related and they can be narrowed down by state to find local resources. They also have a job search feature available as well.
A Coronavirus Recession? What Job Seekers and Employers Can Expect
Flexjobs , Remote.co, and SkipTheDrive (only filters remote)
The Muse (only filters remote, entry-level, mid-level, senior-level)
ZipRecruiter (only filters work from home and part-time)
SkillCrush blog posted the best 25+ sites for finding remote jobs. The beginning of the article explains the difference between working from home, telecommuting, and working remotely; then each entry includes the website, what skills it focuses on, and how the site is organized. We did not vet any of these boards to see if candidates or employers are charged fees.
COVID-19: Job Market Insights & Job Search Strategies from Experts
Resources from Google - A remote job board, built with support from NCDA
List of what companies are hiring and what companies have hiring freezes or layoffs
Companies Hiring Now - Jobvite is compiling a list of companies that are actively hiring and updating it weekly.
Want your resume reviewed before you apply? Email it to careerservices@bryanuniversity.edu, and we will return an edited version to you. We are also happy to meet with you over zoom for additional assistance.
Here is an article from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on Staying Physically Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
CDC-Manage Anxiety & Stress article: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research. ADAA understands that for many in our public community - especially those who struggle with health anxiety - the current coronavirus outbreak is triggering increased anxiety - especially with such heightened media attention.
Berkeley Greater Good In Action Website collects the best research-based methods for a happier, more meaningful life—and puts them at your fingertips in a format that's easy to navigate and digest. Also an article about COVID19 approach from Berkeley Greater Good
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center-mission is to foster mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research to promote well-being and a more compassionate society.
BYU’s Stress Management and Biofeedback Services has a number of different resources gathered for stress management and relaxation.
How to Stay Calm During Work From Home Orders has a number of great tips and strategies for stress and anxiety from renowned Brain Fitness Researcher, Heidi Hanna.
Seven crucial research findings that can help people deal with COVID-19
Thriving Through Chaos: How to Manage your Mental Health and Help Your Clients do the Same - CERIC Free Webinar Series - March 31, Apr 1, 2 & 9. Replay available.
Here is a link to NCDA's COVID-19 Resources: https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/show_detail/289284?layout_name=layout_details&model_name=news_article
NCSA's Social Justice Resources: https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/social_justice
Finding the Right Help During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Outbreak
State of Arizona now has 24 hour help line for senior citizens needing groceries: 602-264-4357 and in Cochise County: 520-432-2528.