What Are the Fastest-Growing Jobs Within Temp Agencies? -

(Newswire.net — October 26, 2016) — You may turn to a temp agency when you need to start receiving an income pronto. While relying on a temp agency to get you a job quickly is a good course of action, you are sure to be a good candidate if you can prove your skills and if you are a good fit for the job. One of the ways to do this is to know what the fastest-growing jobs with temp agencies are and prepare accordingly.

There are a lot of reasons you might want a temp job. It can get you working quickly because you may be able to skip a lengthy interview process. You won’t be tied to the job forever, and actually, you can usually find out beforehand how long you will be with a company. You can request work for specific days and time slots. You can choose a job that will help improve your resume so that you are a great candidate for your dream job in the future.

Temp jobs that are in high demand from highest paying:

Computer Programmers

This job is for professionals who can write codes to create software programs. Currently around 14,000 people hold this position, and it is growing at a rate of 19% per year. The hourly wage for this job is approximately $34.48.

Registered Nurses

RNs care for, support and give advice to patients who come into the hospital. Currently, around 77,000 people hold this position, and it is growing at a rate of 15% per year. The median hourly wage for this position is $32.10.

Business Operations Specialists

Such specialists analyze business processes and redesign them to include the latest in technology so that the company can offer the best product and meet customers’ needs quicker than ever. Around 12,500 employees currently hold this position, and jobs are growing at a rate of 19% per year. The median hourly wage for this job is $30.82.

Accountants and Auditors

Auditors and accountants create financial records from data accumulated and examine financial information to ensure accuracy. About 11,500 auditors and accountants currently hold this position, and it is growing at a rate of 18%. The median hourly wage for temporary accountants and auditors is $30.04.

Human Resources, Training and Labor Relations Specialists

These professionals work in a company’s HR department and take care of training, benefits and related issues. Currently, there are about 71,500 people who hold this position, and it is growing at a rate of 25 per year. The median hourly wage for this position is $26.44.

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives

Sales representatives sell wholesale products and manufacturing services to divisions of the government, businesses and individuals. Currently, there are about 8,160 people who hold this position, and it is growing at a yearly rate of 19%.The median hourly wage for wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives is $25.55.

Services Sales and Sales Representatives

These sales people get businesses to buy their service and help with sales and related issues. There are currently 25,000 individuals working in this field, and jobs are increasing at a yearly rate of 18%. The median hourly wage for services sales and representatives is $24.60.

Electricians

Temporary employment agencies can get electricians jobs at homes and businesses installing and maintaining electrical systems. There are currently about 9,000 electricians currently employed in this field. The median hourly wage for electricians holding temporary jobs is $23.64.

Computer Support Specialists

As a professional in this field, you will assist people who need help using computer software and hardware. Currently, about 18,800 computer support specialists hold temporary jobs providing this service, and jobs are growing by 18% per year. The median hourly wage for this job is $23.58.

Heavy Truck or Tractor-Trailer Drivers

In addition to driving these large vehicles, drivers may also assist in unloading the contents of the vehicles. There are currently some 26,500 employees in this field, and jobs are growing at a rate of 19% per year. The median hourly wage for heavy truck and heavy tractor-trailer drivers is $17.96.

The following are also jobs you may find available at temporary employment agencies. They are in high demand and continue to grow at a rate of 19% per year or higher.

Team assemblers
Home health aides
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers and weighers
Maintenance and repair workers
Nursing aides, orderlies and attendants
Customer service representatives
Office clerks

In addition to the above jobs being available to those looking for temporary work, they also indicate good options for those considering majors and career choices.