McDonald's Plans to Hire 50,00 in One Day

The March jobs report proved the United States is in a position to rebound from the effects of the Great recession. The creation of 216,000 jobs proves the economy is moving in the right direction. As a result of the increased hiring, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest rate, 8.8%. The rate has not been this low since May 2009.

Is the private sector the driving force for job creation in the United States? With a one word answer, yes. Private sector hiring soared past 200,000. Within the last year, jobs created in the private sector moved past 1.8 million. The major industries adding positions include professional and business services with 78,000 created jobs, social services and health care with 44,000 jobs created and hospitality and leisure with 37,000 jobs created.

The temporary job force added close to 30,000. Temporary jobs tend to lead to permanent positions, resulting in additional job creation.

An industry overlooked due to traditionally low wages is the restaurant industry. McDonald's, known for serving billions worldwide created a hiring initiative in order to fill positions in their 14,000 restaurants. On April 19, McDonald's plans to hire 50,000 people. Known as "Mcjobs", the hiring will increase the McDonald's workforce to 700,000.

According to Jan Fields, president McDonald's U.S.A, the company is "excited" to offer jobs across the country. The jobs offered are part-time, full-time, crew and management positions. The average starting wage expected is $8.30 per hour with management earning upwards of $50,000 in some areas.

With the economy beginning to look promising, the unemployed have reason to cheer. The career path at McDonald's is promising and possibilities endless.