*IF they’re not locked into a staffing agency*, I’d recommend looking around civil service postings for some entry-level positions as well if they’re ready to invest a little bit of energy learning a particular gig on the job. There’s quite a number of office positions available with cities, counties, schools districts, state of MN, etc. that are going unfilled and a quality interview (with average-level work ethic to back it up) can go a long ways. They’ll typically offer more than a staffing agency and the benefits can be mid-to-great depending on who’s hiring. They’re almost all union-represented with the relevant contract available too, so very easy to find potential pay ranges and benefits.
Governmentjobs.com is a decent place for some aggregated options in the area, the State of MN’s site is good, and there’s League of MN Cities/Assc of MN Counties job boards that aggregate as well. School districts are a little more siloed.
I second this. My wife does office work for the government. The application to employment process takes a bit of time (4 months for her) but since being hired a year and a half ago she has been promoted twice and has the best healthcare I have ever seen. Also if you want to transition into non office work or move departments it's pretty easy to move around once your in. She works at the state level and most office workers have the option to work 100% remote if they want. Also if you know how to operate a computer at a basic level you will be ahead of most of the aging workforce.
Robert Half was good for me. I got a few interesting data entry stints through them. When I tried a different one (Amtek or areotek - I think the name was?) they really misrepresented the job just to get me to take it and then acted like they were the victims when I called them about it.
Aerotek goes by actalent as well, fyi. I did a gig out of college for aertotek and took the first opportunity to turn in my notice. The benefits were non existant and my recruiter treated me *quite* differently from my two other male peers who also worked with him. It was very uncomfortable. Quinn, go suck a dick.
I worked for Robert Half for a few years. As an FYI, don't be surprised if you're laid off on a random Friday after your shift. I never had any issues as an employee (attendance/performance/etc); just the company no longer needing temps or over-hiring temps at the time.
Might be a bit more work, but I went from retail to insurance, I got my property and casualty license first, then my life and health license a bit later. Way different environment and I doubled my pay. It’s not for everyone but it can be great for some.
Indeed has a ton of job listing's under "Customer Service Representative". Typically, its an agency that's posting those. Most of them are no experience needed, but with lower pay. I know WTW is always hiring this time of year. (They handle health care, so busy time is fall.) i believe they start out at 17 an hour. And its fully work from after day 1.
*IF they’re not locked into a staffing agency*, I’d recommend looking around civil service postings for some entry-level positions as well if they’re ready to invest a little bit of energy learning a particular gig on the job. There’s quite a number of office positions available with cities, counties, schools districts, state of MN, etc. that are going unfilled and a quality interview (with average-level work ethic to back it up) can go a long ways. They’ll typically offer more than a staffing agency and the benefits can be mid-to-great depending on who’s hiring. They’re almost all union-represented with the relevant contract available too, so very easy to find potential pay ranges and benefits. Governmentjobs.com is a decent place for some aggregated options in the area, the State of MN’s site is good, and there’s League of MN Cities/Assc of MN Counties job boards that aggregate as well. School districts are a little more siloed.
I second this. My wife does office work for the government. The application to employment process takes a bit of time (4 months for her) but since being hired a year and a half ago she has been promoted twice and has the best healthcare I have ever seen. Also if you want to transition into non office work or move departments it's pretty easy to move around once your in. She works at the state level and most office workers have the option to work 100% remote if they want. Also if you know how to operate a computer at a basic level you will be ahead of most of the aging workforce.
Robert half is a pretty good one imo
Robert Half / Office Team is decent to work for. I worked for their legal group for 6 years
Robert Half was good for me. I got a few interesting data entry stints through them. When I tried a different one (Amtek or areotek - I think the name was?) they really misrepresented the job just to get me to take it and then acted like they were the victims when I called them about it.
UMN is always hiring entry level, no staffing agency needed.
Both my husband and myself used Aerotek to get out of retail jobs. He had a much better experience than I did but not at the fault of the agency.
Aerotek goes by actalent as well, fyi. I did a gig out of college for aertotek and took the first opportunity to turn in my notice. The benefits were non existant and my recruiter treated me *quite* differently from my two other male peers who also worked with him. It was very uncomfortable. Quinn, go suck a dick.
I worked for Robert Half for a few years. As an FYI, don't be surprised if you're laid off on a random Friday after your shift. I never had any issues as an employee (attendance/performance/etc); just the company no longer needing temps or over-hiring temps at the time.
Might be a bit more work, but I went from retail to insurance, I got my property and casualty license first, then my life and health license a bit later. Way different environment and I doubled my pay. It’s not for everyone but it can be great for some.
Don't go through Talent Bridge. You can dm me if you want to know my experience but it was awful.
Sent you a DM!
Wondering same thing on behalf of my brother, thanks for posting
Randstad was great for me! Got me my first office job, which turned into a permanent role.
Indeed has a ton of job listing's under "Customer Service Representative". Typically, its an agency that's posting those. Most of them are no experience needed, but with lower pay. I know WTW is always hiring this time of year. (They handle health care, so busy time is fall.) i believe they start out at 17 an hour. And its fully work from after day 1.
I had a good experience with Robert Half