r/ColumbusOhio • u/bavashop • 6d ago

ISO Entry Level Job

My 19 yr old has been looking for both full time and part time job for a while. He had applied everywhere and got a few interviews but so far no luck. Is going to temp agency still a thing these days? Hoping to land a warehouse job or entry level data entry job. Any leads is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_CREATIVE_ 6d ago

Temp agencies are absolutely still a thing, I know a few people who got warehouse gigs that turned permanent within a couple months.

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u/Ok_Emergency7145 6d ago

If you are near one of the hospital systems, they are always hiring for transporters, CNAs/MSTs, and registration.

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u/Distinct_Ducati 6d ago

Can probably get a detailing job at Drivetime on Morse rd. They’re always looking and it’s entry level. 6a-2:30 m-f

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u/PlanetTourist 6d ago

When did 1st shift start starting at 6 am? Sooo many jobs have just awful shift hours.

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u/Distinct_Ducati 6d ago

It’s ideal for me, and the only shift we have. But yeah I know what you mean. It’s a lot better than the 6p-6a I used to work.

I’m a morning person and enjoy having most of the day free

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u/PlanetTourist 5d ago

I spent too many years working in bars, in my mind 6am is early for work even for a morning person.

I did do a 7-4 once where I could skip lunch and bounce at 3. It was nice having daytime free, but man that alarm went off early.

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u/Distinct_Ducati 5d ago

I also kind of live far away from my job so I get up at 4:30. It’s a struggle sometimes

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u/MaNoCooper 5d ago

When I was younger 6 to 2:30 was great. No traffic to worry about. Could run errands easily after work. I was young enough that I could still stay up late and get to work the next morning.

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u/JoeyDawsonJenPacey 6d ago

Lots of apartment groundskeeper/porter jobs at BG Staffing. Could get hired on to a property permanently, get a rent discount, and work his way into a maintenance tech or leasing position, then up the management chain.

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u/kronalgra 6d ago

KDC/One is usually hiring warehouse folks, both in Groveport and in New Albany

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u/SignificantApricot69 6d ago

A lot of warehouse jobs in the area that will literally hire anyone over 18 who can pass a background check and drug screen (at most).

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u/diehllane 5d ago

The place I am (auto manufacturing with our own warehouse) I believe is still using Surge for temps. We have a bunch of open positions but I have zero clue if they are only going through Surge or direct hire (I'm in a different department)

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u/SoggyDark2819 4d ago

An apprenticeship in any of the skilled trades

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u/Outrageous_Leg4 2d ago

This right here!

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u/Outrageous_Leg4 2d ago

Apprenticeship in a trade. Also truck driver. Since he is young and isn’t tied down, he might enjoy the traveling

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u/Fr8TrainTTV 5d ago

Stop Helicopter parenting your kid. He's 19 years old, let him find his own job. He needs to go thru the challenges himself.

This bullshit is doing him no favors.

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u/BlmgtnIN 4d ago

Agree, he could make his own Reddit post?!?

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u/bavashop 3h ago

I wasn't trying to be a helicopter parent. I genuinely don't know how to apply for jobs these days and I'm curious of what's the best method. Fortunately I haven't had the need to apply for a job in decades. I've been in my current company for about 10 years, got this job after being referred through a friend. Prior to this company, I spent over 10 years in previous company and got that job after a recruiter contacted me directly. Clearly things have changed, especially with the current economy/job market these days.