College students working temp jobs while juggling studies may find it easier to transition to a post-grad job market that, according to a June report from Indeed Hiring Lab, seems to be shifting to more part-time opportunities.

Whether the trend toward more part-time positions is driven by a cooling labor market requiring fewer full-time jobs is difficult to discern, an Indeed Hiring Lab economist noted in the report.

But one possibility — that employers are offering more-flexible options to attract workers — may draw this year’s graduates, who have been adamant about work flexibility, a Monster 2024 State of the Graduate Report found.

Although entry-level hiring has been expected to remain steady through graduation season, according to a March report from business consulting firm Robert Half, college grads still expressed concern about the competitive job market, Monster reported.

However, graduates’ confidence could be bolstered by the nudge a Robert Half exec recently gave employers. Bringing in workers who are in the early stages of their career is a smart hiring strategy, the firm’s operational president stated. Recent grads and entry-level professionals can deliver fresh ideas and new skills and drive innovation, the exec said.

Read the full article about College students working temp jobs by Laurel Kalser at Higher Ed Dive.