Preparing for Summer Job Recruitment Features

With summer fast approaching, local pools, golf courses, and recreation centres are gearing up for an influx of seasonal workers. However, the landscape of summer employment may be shifting, as the agricultural sector, the primary user of seasonal workers, prepares to extend the social security exemption for seasonal farmworkers from 70 to 90 days starting next year. This move aims to ease burdens on agriculture and help meet the demand amid rising minimum wages.

In 2023, around 124,000 foreign-dependent workers were recorded in the agricultural sector, primarily from Romania and Poland. While the specific sectors recruiting local university graduates were not detailed, it's clear that the job market is evolving.

Job listings on sites such as Monster, Indeed, and Career Builder can provide valuable information on local employers and job types. Some employers might be hiring more seasonal workers than last year, while others might hire less. The outlook for 2019 college graduates seeking full-time employment is not explicitly covered in these results, so a precise assessment cannot be made here.

Warehouses, research labs, and other potential employers should also be considered for summer hiring. Taco Bell's strategy of hosting 'hiring parties' to attract new talent might be a strategy local employers could consider. However, it's not specified whether local employers are adopting similar strategies.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) publishes studies and statistics on career readiness and the job market. Recruiting firms such as Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. have also published a 2019 hiring outlook. Career counselors at local colleges may have anecdotes on current hiring trends that could provide additional insights.

Interestingly, at least one study shows an increase in the number of companies planning to hire international students this year. However, the hot sectors for local graduates seeking employment are not specified in the text.

As always, it's advisable for job seekers to stay informed, be proactive, and seize opportunities as they arise in this dynamic job market.