The Secrets of Seasonal Work

Now is the time to look for temporary seasonal employment. You may ask why bother with a short-term work assignment? The reason is that even in a tough economy people will shop.  A benefit of living in the United States is that we are a people of commerce; we shop when we have money and when we do not.

What is Seasonal Employment?

Seasonal or holiday work is when companies hire extra workers for the holiday season. Companies start hiring mid-October and work continues for up to a week after Christmas. An added bonus is that many companies offer holiday workers employee discounts.

Top 3 Reasons to Try Seasonal Jobs

1. Access to an abundance of hours. Retail stores and other businesses have extended hours during the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Places open earlier and stay open later which equals to more opportunities to earn money.
2. Plentiful work available. Many types of job industries hire for the holiday season. No one who is looking for work should limit themselves to just retail. Think outside of the box for places to find work.
3. A money making opportunity. The most important of all reasons to try seasonal work is that it provides a means to pay bills. Earning an income represents the goal of obtaining any type of work.

Where to find seasonal employment

If you don’t know where to look for holiday employment, then look at the section below for a starting point. Don’t limit your search to just these; expand on the types of businesses these examples represent.

·        Retail- Job prospects include cashiers, the sales floor and overnight stocking positions. Every store from Toys R Us and Target to Walmart and Dollar Tree need workers for the increase of shoppers.

·        Delivery/Logistics – The increase of packages sent and delivered equates to hiring more people to ensure the task is completed. The United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express (Fed Ex) and the U.S. Postal Service all hire seasonal workers during their peak season. Positions include clerks, package handlers, drivers and drivers’ assistants.

·        Work from Home- The under the radar at home job market employs holiday workers, as well. Customer Service Representatives at home work assignments at large companies like West At Home (http://www.westathome.com/) that employ for ShopNBC and Toys R Us. Another business that employs work from home workers for the holidays is Meijer stores (toll free number (800) 619-0111). 

 

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In Closing

I hope that my secrets of seasonal work can help you in finding a job. Remember to look in places besides stores to find the right position for you.