80% of students consider temporary work

Rising cost of living and education prompts students to consider temporary work

AUSTIN, Texas, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Students across the country are feeling financial pressure, according to a new study from Indeed Flex, the online marketplace for flexible and temporary workers. Rising living and education costs are the top reasons 80% of students are considering temporary work.⁽¹⁾

Temporary work sectors favored by students.

Flexibility motivates 74% of students to choose temporary work during their studies because of the open schedules that allow them to work where, when and how often they want.
85% of students want to work two or more shifts
Two-Thirds of U.S. Students Say They Juggling Rent and Studying
26% prefer temporary work to discover new roles in different sectors

Nearly 19 million students were enrolled in post-secondary and higher education in 2023/24, according to Education Data Org.⁽²⁾

Survey data shows that students prefer retail jobs, which may lead to a potential increase in the number of applicants.

41.5% of students consider retail
24.4% of students consider health care
12.2% of students consider hospitality
11.8% of students consider call center agents
6.1% of students consider the maintenance of facilities
4.5% of students consider industry

Students may face increased financial stress if they don’t know whether they’re approved for federal, state, or school financial aid and how much they can expect due to a redesign of the Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The deadline to submit the 2024-25 form is being pushed back to December, whereas previously, submissions were due in October.⁽³⁾

Students looking for a quick way to earn extra cash can turn to Indeed Flex, an employee pay platform powered by Branch. Getting paid up front means they can receive up to 50% of their earnings every time they complete a shift.

Indeed Flex gives students instant access via a mobile app to search and book shifts. Its flexibility allows them to choose from a wide range of stable jobs with committed employers. The ability to receive a pay advance will help reduce stress about money.

Novo Constare, CEO and co-founder of Indeed Flex, said: “For students, the benefit of flexible working is the ability to choose schedules that fit the days/times that best suit their lifestyle, classes or childcare.

“Being able to access half of their income up front allows students to better manage their bills and finances.

“Inflation is slowing, but some household essentials are still expensive. Temporary work is a flexible way for students to earn extra money to offset their expenses.

“For employers, having access to a pool of students provides instant flexibility to match workforces to customer demands.”

To learn more, visit www.indeedflex.com.

About Indeed Flex

Indeed Flex is a temporary staffing platform that connects workers and employers through speed, quality and choice. Job seekers can instantly access work on the Indeed Flex app and choose from a wide range of jobs, across industries and with employers, that best match their skills, experience, availability and location. As part of Indeed, the world’s leading job site, Indeed Flex connects talent with temporary, transition-to-permanent and long-term work opportunities that fit their needs. To learn more, visit www.indeedflex.com.

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Indeed Flex survey of 1,000 U.S. students ages 18-44, June 2024
Source Education Data Org, university enrollment statistics, January 2024
Source of federal student aid, June 2024

SOURCE Indeed Flex