At the beginning of November 2020, COVID-19 initial unemployment claims reached 66.7 million people, or 42% of the U.S. workforce

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There's no doubt: new college graduates and other entry-level job hunters are facing a tough challenge.

Fortunately - some fields ARE hiring entry-level workers during COVID.

COVID safety jobs include contact tracers and temperature monitors.

You need to have good interpersonal skills, speak English, or be bilingual.

Having a nursing or social service background is also helpful.

Nurses, nursing assistants, and other jobs in healthcare are also in-demand during the pandemic. Some healthcare workers may have the opportunity to travel to other states.

Nurses just starting out can expect to earn $45,000+, depending on where you live.

Social services or mental health jobs, such as social workers and case managers, are also in demand.

You can expect to make around $35,000/year as an entry-level social worker or case manager with a bachelor's degree.

Online and brick-and-mortar retailers are hiring entry-level workers.

These jobs may include customer service agents, clerks, delivery drivers, or management.

Starting pay for these jobs varies from $12/hour to $50,000/year.

New teachers, especially those who are tech-savvy, are also in-demand during the COVID pandemic.

You can work remotely as an online English teacher with international students or with a public or private school in your area.

Public school teachers can expect a starting salary of around $40,000.

Now that you know which fields are hiring during the global pandemic, you can start looking for your new job today!