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Hiring in Philadelphia

Looking for employees in Philadelphia shouldn’t take hours. But you could easily end up wasting more time if you resort to using traditional methods to post a job in Philadelphia. Are you looking to hire in Philadelphia? Here are some better ways to go about starting the hunt for new employees.

Below, you can find more information that will help you with hiring more hourly employees in Philadelphia. We’ve added helpful geographic and professional information about Philadelphia. You will also find online and local resources that will be helpful to improving your hiring process instantly. 

Philadelphia City Overview

The city of Philadelphia has a population of approximately 5,734,000. Art, dining, sports, and cultural exhibits attract people to Philadelphia every day. With it’s large city population and close proximity to the suburbs it shouldn’t be difficult for a business to find valuable hourly workers in Philadelphia. 

With a current unemployment rate of about 11.2% that means you should have a valuable list of potential applicants. Also, since it is so close to the suburbs the city of Philadelphia has many people that commute to the city every day for work. This allows for an even larger pool of individuals for your company to hire from.

Philadelphia Businesses

Philadelphia is home to many flourishing industries. It is mainly known for being home to one of the large companies such as Comcast. For hourly workers, the city's top industries include: restaurants/bars, support, and construction. There are also many small and local businesses located in Philadelphia. So if you aren’t one the bigger players don’t worry. The city is known as a blue collar city and you should have no problem hiring for service industry professionals and restaurant staff.

Hiring Resources in Philadelphia

 

Given its population, it’s no surprise that the area has some of the best local hiring resources in the country. Many of them are aimed at particular industries.

For example, restaurants in Philadelphia can find professional and skilled food industry workers through a website called CulinaryAgent.com. 

You can also post help-wanted ads in local Philly-area papers, such as:

 

Philadelphia Hiring Resources Online

Finding employees online is a practice that’s becoming increasingly common in Philadelphia and beyond. There are many excellent services available that can help you do this. For example, Indeed will link you with tens of thousands of people searching for work in the Philadelphia area.

Other great online hiring resources include:

See who is already posting jobs and hiring in  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Applications
10495
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Indeed Sponsored, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Recruit Net
Philadelphia Delivery Driver for Relay Delivery in Philadelphia. This is a description.

LOOKING FOR FLEXIBLE GIG WORK?


Use the Relay app to deliver food via car, scooter, or bike from local Philly restaurants to their customers. Work as much or as little as you want, and still get a great hourly ...Read more

Applications
2751
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist, Indeed Sponsored, ZipRecruiter Sponsored, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Snag, Linked In, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net
Swim Instructor - Indoor - $18 per hour (WE TRAIN) for Aqua-Tots Swim Schools in Horsham. This is a description.

NOTE: WE DO NOT HIRE SUMMER-ONLY OR SEASONAL EMPLOYEES

WE TRAIN YOU! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At Aqua-Tots, our goal is to provide the highest quality swim lessons to each of our families and have ...Read more

Applications
2733
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Snagajob, Recruit Net
Cashier for GSR Restaurants dba Wingstop in Philadelphia. This is a description.

Wingstop’s mission is to serve the world flavor. Wingstop is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, hand-cut seasoned fries and any of our famous sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, there's only ...Read more

Applications
2558
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net
Team Member for Rackson Restaurants, LLC in Philadelphia. This is a description.

Team Member

Service Excellence Leader who is responsible for providing guests with exceptional service, prepares and packages food with care, engages with guests, co-workers, and managers in a respectful, proactive, and solutions-oriented manner. Takes initiative to ensure cleanliness of ...Read more

Applications
2486
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist, Indeed Sponsored, Joveo, ZipRecruiter Sponsored, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Nexxt, Talroo, Jobble, Craigslist Gigs, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net
Non-CDL FedEx Route Delivery Driver for Mercury Roadways LLC DBA FedEx in Bridgeport. This is a description.

IMMEDIATELY HIRING, NON CDL DRIVER


FEDEX GROUND DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED, WE PAY MORE THAN AMAZON DELIVERY


 FULL-TIME and Part-Time


We are an independent contractor for FedEx Ground. We are looking for high energy drivers


Full-time with at least ...Read more

Applications
2474
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Recruit Net
Recruiter for Koscom Cable INC - Esenov in Philadelphia. This is a description.

The Local Recruiter will research and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract adiverse pool of qualified Cable Technicians. Collaborate with Recruitment Manager to identify the most effective methods of attracting candidates. Cooperate with Operations regarding the needs of ...Read more

Applications
2177
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Indeed Sponsored, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net
Customer Service Specialist - $18 per hour for Aqua-Tots Swim Schools in Horsham. This is a description.

Pay is $18 per hour with an eligible raise at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

At Aqua-Tots, our goal is to provide the highest quality swim lessons to each of our families and ...Read more

Applications
2077
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Recruit Net
Crew Member for Rockham 5G Burgers dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Philadelphia. This is a description.

Our Mission:


To deliver a preeminent Five Guys Burgers and Fries experience through focused engagement with our teams, a culture of continued learning, and a dedication to world class customer service.


...Read more
Applications
1639
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Snagajob, Recruit Net
Dishwasher for Chick-fil-A Duane Pierce in Philadelphia. This is a description.
Main Responsibilities for a Dishwasher:

● Consistently ensure the availability of clean dishes by washing flatware, dishes, pans, and pots.
● Maintain a clean work environment by cleaning kitchen machines and appliances (coffee makers, pans, pots, mixers, stoves).

Dishwasher ...Read more
Applications
1572
Job boards
Posted on Indeed, Monster, Google, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Jooble, Jobisjob, Post Job Free, Trovit, Jobcase, My Job Helper, Talent, Recruit Net
Team Member for Acw Corp DBA Arby's in Wilmington. This is a description.

In a world full of quick service options, Arby's is seeking to be different and better. We want to be different for our customers and different for our employees. When you work at Arby's, it will be more ...Read more

Frequently Asked Questions about hiring in Philadelphia

What is the best way to find and hire in Philadelphia near me?
Online job boards are the best place to find qualified Philadelphia applicants. Employers posting their Philadelphia jobs on Indeed get about 20 applications from that board on average.
Which job boards should I post on to find Philadelphia applicants?
You should post to multiple job boards at once. The most successful job postings for Philadelphia are on Indeed – but on average, employers post to 13 boards at the same time, using tools like Workstream. Publishing to multiple job boards at once helps you get your first applicant in 15 hours on average, which is shorter than the average for Philadelphia positions.
What's the best way to communicate with applicants looking for a role in Philadelphia?
SMS has 98% open rates which is higher than phone call or Email. Text to hire today!
Is it OK to text Philadelphia job applicants?
Hourly paid workers are actually more engaged when texting about jobs. We have found that text messages are 113% better than email at getting an applicant's response. Have a look at Workstream, which automates the process of texting and uses a phone number specifically assigned to your job post so you don’t have to use your personal phone.
Can I use a different phone number to engage Philadelphia applicants via text message?
Yes, tools such as Workstream provide custom phone numbers that allow employers to engage with applicants through their tool without having to use a personal or business cell phone.

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think about hiring through Workstream

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Assistant Manager

General Manager

Team Member

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