(Newswire.net — December 8, 2020) —
To say the job market in Seattle is tight is an understatement. Where the Pacific NW was once a shoo-in for consistent job growth, the pandemic has changed the numbers for both job growth in general and for the various industries that make up this highly successful area of Washington state.
A Moving Job Market
According to Glassdoor, research for 2020 shows job growth for service industries like Arts and Entertainment and Travel and Tourism are down, yet job growth in Automotive related fields is up. Growth in the Food industry is way down, but booming for Healthcare and Hospitals. Jobs in Retail and Consumer Electronics are down, but up sharply for Internet-related jobs. And to be sure, jobs that support Telecommunications (working from home or remotely) have skyrocketed in industries where working from anywhere can be done.
Where industries and news of the pandemic change every few weeks, it’s a difficult world to land a new job, especially the right job.
Where To Get Help
This is where temporary staffing agencies can help. Staffing firms already know the job market and keep a close ear to current changes. It’s not just about following the news, staffing agencies already have close relationships with 100’s of private and corporate businesses. They know where help is needed and they know the needs of the local firms and places looking to hire. Whether it’s a first-time starter job or a seasoned software developer position, staffing agencies can help point you in the right direction.
Job markets all over the U.S. have changed dramatically over the past year and the Seattle area is no exception. Because Seattle is home to the likes of Amazon, Zillow, Starbucks and Microsoft, all large corporations that make a significant impact locally and nationally, firms like these also rely on staffing agencies to help steer would-be employees to the jobs that do become available.
Hospitals and other health-related firms also rely on temp agencies who know the Seattle market. Food services, high tech companies and retail also use temp agencies in Seattle to fill needed positions.
It’s hard to go the job market alone and 2020 has made that effort even more difficult because things have, and continue to change so quickly.
Cracking the Job Market
How do you crack the Seattle job market? Networking is a must. Knowledge and confidence are certainly helpful, but knowing someone who knows someone can be a huge win. Start with Linkedin, build your network and don’t be shy inviting others to join your circle. The more you reach out, the more you’ll be found and seen.
Also checkout staffing agencies that fit what you are looking for. Do a browser search for staffing agencies in Seattle, read up on those that look promising and contact them. Let them know what you are looking for and your willingness to be flexible.
Jobs come and go, but opportunities are created based on hard work, persistence, your own vision and partnering with those who can help.