The lockdown-economy – Where to work in the USA in the times of Coronavirus?
The coronavirus has hit the United States hard. The national lockdown plunges the entire country into an economic crisis. Every day, companies are faced with the question of how to pay their employees. There are layoffs and the longing for reopenings is growing.
A study by the company Smart Asset has now found that the following 5 industries, in particular, are vulnerable:
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Transportation and Warehousing
- Admin, Services and Waste Management
- Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
- Mining Oil and Gas
Some states in the United States are therefore more severely affected than others, for example, Arizona, Maryland or California. The states of South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota are less affected.
Top 3 States
This article introduces you to the 3 states that are least affected by the economic crisis and where you are most likely to find a job.
South Dakota
The main industry in South Dakota is agriculture such as cereal cultivation and cattle farming. Gold mining in the Black Hills is also a notable economic factor. Since only a small number of jobs in South Dakota fall into the most vulnerable industrial sectors, the risk of job losses is relatively low. In addition, the industries at risk in South Dakota are smaller than the national standard.
Iwoa
In Iowa, the main economic products are pigs, cattle, soybeans, maize, potatoes and dairy products. Agriculture, therefore, plays the most important role here. In other words, Iowa has only a very small number of industrial sectors that are particularly at risk as a result of the Corona crisis. Less than 16% of all jobs are therefore in serious danger.
Minnesota
Minnesota, like South Dakota and Iowa, has a large share of its economy in agriculture. Especially the products sweetcorn, sugar beet and peas are grown in Minnesota. Here, too, only a fraction of all jobs fall into the endangered industries. Less than 16% of jobs will, therefore, be lost.
Best Companies That are Still Hiring
In addition to these countries, there are also certain companies that are still hiring.
The popular supermarket chain is currently looking for employees for all stores and warehouses.
The Atlanta-based lawn care company is currently looking for lawn technicians and sales staff.
Amazon, the giant of online shipping, has announced that it will hire at least 100,000 people across the United States to deal with the massive rush caused by the coronavirus. Above all, we are looking for employees for delivery and dispatch centres.
The popular pizza supplier is currently hiring pizza makers, delivery drivers and shop managers.
Due to the massively increased demand for consumer goods, the Pepsi Group is also forced to hire additional employees. There is currently an increased demand, especially in the areas of delivery and shelf replenishment.
In the times of Corona, many things are uncertain. Companies face existential questions, as do their employees. But there is hope. Due to the increased demand, many companies now have a good reason to hire many people, to give jobs and thus to preserve their livelihoods. In addition, there are industrial sectors that are hardly affected by the economic effects of the coronavirus. So it is not much harder than before to get a job in the respective states.
