Listen "Raleigh-Durham Job Market Soars Across Sectors, Offering Diverse Opportunities for Professionals and Part-Time Seekers"
Episode Synopsis
In Raleigh-Durham, this past week has seen a surge in job postings across a variety of sectors, catering to both seasoned professionals and listeners seeking flexible, part-time work. Robert Half is featuring multiple openings, including a contract-to-hire Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership in architecture, a hybrid Controller position for a non-profit where expertise in fund accounting and audit prep is essential, and a remote Contract Specialist for a start-up non-profit, where five-plus years of vendor negotiation and strong Excel skills are in demand. Legal professionals will find opportunities as Paralegals and Legal General Applications, both designed to provide new options as roles open up, while those in finance can pursue roles like a Senior Accountant focusing on construction-related finance, a Senior Fund Accountant handling private real estate investment funds, and accounts receivable specialists responsible for overseeing billing, collections, and financial operations. According to Robert Half, these positions are updated daily and highlight the region’s ongoing need for skilled professionals in permanent, contract, and hybrid roles.Listeners seeking part-time or entry-level work have hundreds of opportunities to choose from. Indeed is actively listing thousands of current part-time openings in Raleigh-Durham, including in-demand roles such as Data Entry Clerk, Stocker, Personal Shopper, Cart Attendant, and Administrative Assistant. Businesses such as Walmart are frequently hiring for multiple roles, emphasizing their Live Better U program, an education benefit for full- and part-time associates, demonstrating a commitment to workforce development. For those interested in retail, positions at Aritzia and Hollister Co. include retail associate and stock associate jobs, often with flexible shifts, perfect for students or anyone balancing other commitments.Food service remains vibrant this week, with postings for Ice Cream Scoopers at Two Roosters in Cary, Cashiers at Flik Hospitality Group in Durham, Adult Beverage Samplers at Samplers Inc. requiring applicants to be over 21, and on-call Catering Delivery Drivers. These jobs stress flexibility, busy environments, and sometimes require minimal prior experience, ensuring accessibility for those entering the job market or seeking supplemental income. According to Indeed, new postings also highlight roles like Companion Sitter for Active At Home Senior Services in Durham, appealing especially to listeners seeking work that fits around family or school schedules. Educational and support roles are also strong this week, with calls for SAT and ACT Test Prep Tutors and weekday Safety Monitors at The Morse Clinic in Durham.The technology and training field is active, too, as one posting through Robert Half offers a Learning and Development Specialist role with a salary of up to $90,000 a year, designed for someone who can develop and implement internal training and e-learning programs in Raleigh or Charlotte.Whether listeners are interested in remote work, hybrid setups, direct service or back-office roles, Raleigh-Durham’s workforce landscape is bustling right now. Now is a great time to explore or re-enter the workforce, as jobs are available in finance, legal, retail, education, food service, and non-profit sectors, with recruiters highlighting both skill-based permanent positions and part-time roles that offer immediate starts and flexible hours to match a variety of lifestyles.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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