A Heat Wave Predicted for Summer Hiring

If you or a loved one is on the hunt for a summer job, the prospects are high. According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder, 41 percent of employers plan to hire seasonal workers for the summer, and one in four plan to pay them $15 per hour on average—double the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Better yet, 88 percent of those employers expect to transition some summer hires into permanent roles, up a whopping 79 percent from last year.

Who are employers targeting for their summer workforce? Seventy-three percent say they plan to recruit college students; 39 percent, high school students; and 26 percent, retirees. Additionally, 41 percent are looking to hire veterans for their summer positions.

Meanwhile, salaries are on the rise, too. The majority of employers hiring this summer (87 percent) plan to pay $10 or more per hour on average, 56 percent expect to pay $12 or more per hour and 25 percent plan to pay $15 or more per hour— well beyond minimum wage.

The survey also revealed the following in terms of the types of jobs available for summer employees:
  • Customer Service: 25 percent
  • IT: 25 percent
  • Office Support: 25 percent
  • Engineering: 18 percent
  • Manufacturing: 16 percent
  • Sales: 15 percent
  • Construction/Painting: 10 percent
  • Research: 10 percent
  • Banking: 9 percent

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