What Industries Are Hiring Right Now?
- 05/11/2020
- Posted by: Tri Smith, Instructor
- Category: Uncategorized
What industries are hiring right now? While many companies have been forced to lay off or furlough their staff, some industries are in demand during this pandemic. So, if you’re seeking a job, where should you be looking? Check out these four industries that are still hiring.
Healthcare Industry
Quarantines are often caused by an outbreak of a contagious disease. Meaning, anyone in the healthcare industry is in the frontline in containing the pandemic. But, when the problem persists, the demand for healthcare workers rises. Apart from the workers, pharmaceutical companies work overtime to provide the needed medical supplies to contain a pandemic. Also, other healthcare-related workers that may not necessarily work directly with patients are in demand, such as Medical Billers.
Supermarket and Grocery Store Industry
Even during a pandemic, people have to eat, bathe, and have essential household items. Hence, supermarkets and grocery stores like Walmart and Costco will see an increase in demand for their products and services. The retail businesses have strategic outlets spread countrywide and offer a reliable online shopping option. It is a convenient way to get one’s essential home supplies without leaving the house.
Logistics and Delivery Industry
The logistics industry is the backbone of the country when most industries are on a go-slow. Despite the limited movement, logistics companies ensure products get to the final consumers in good time. They bring a sense of normalcy and facilitate companies to continue serving their customers remotely. Typical companies hiring include restaurant delivery services like Uber Eats, Door Dash and Postmates.
Teleworking Support
As more persons shift to working from home, they need appropriate infrastructure to support their office operations. These include teleconferencing services for staff meetings, document sharing tools, and virtual assistant services. Companies like Support.com are now hiring customer support agents to offer support services to companies operating on skeleton staff. Zoom and Slack are hiring finance, marketing, technical, and logistics teams to provide a broad spectrum of online support services to people working from home.
If you find yourself out of work due to the ongoing pandemic, use your soft skills to get back into employment. With time, economies learn to adapt to the new norm, and with it comes new work opportunities.
Tri Smith is a Managing Partner and Instructor at MedicalBillingCourse.com, where he leads both the strategic direction and instructional delivery of the program. With over six years of experience, he works closely with students and internal teams to ensure the course remains aligned with real-world medical billing practices while continuing to evolve with industry needs.
His work focuses on guiding learners through the full medical billing lifecycle, from foundational processes to more advanced topics such as claim accuracy, payer communication, and compliance. He is directly involved in how the course is structured, how assessments are designed, and how students are supported as they progress from training into practical application.
Under his leadership, MedicalBillingCourse.com launched the 2026 edition of the course, which includes the new Medical Billing and Coding certification track and reflects a more modern, structured approach to training. These updates emphasize clarity, real-world readiness, and scalable learning systems that support both new students and returning graduates.
Tri has helped thousands of students complete their certification and move into roles ranging from remote billing positions to in-office healthcare settings and independent billing businesses. His approach emphasizes practical execution, consistent standards, and the ability to turn training into a real opportunity.
