Seasonal jobs
Seasonal jobs offer the opportunity to make extra money for the holidays, meet some new people and maybe even get an employee discount (which will come in handy when shopping for gifts).
Holiday jobs are great for teens, college students and teachers during the winter break, as well as other people looking for part-time employment.
From busy shipping companies such as FedEx and UPS to retail giants including Kohl’s and Michaels, many companies hire during the holidays.
Here's why you should consider seasonal employment:
- Learn a lot in a few weeks – Though holiday jobs can start anytime in October, November or December, most are over sometime in January, making seasonal employment a great way to earn money and gain valuable work experience.
- Find your next new job – A seasonal job is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and make a good impression, which can turn into part-time or full-time work after the holidays.
- Test drive a job – A part-time job for the holidays will let you learn more about working for that company or in that position.
- Meet new people – Your coworkers will be seasonal workers and full-time folks so there will be plenty of new people to meet.
- Get a reference for your next job search – Have your boss give you a letter of recommendation or agree to be a reference when you look for summer jobs.
Here are some articles that will help your holiday job search: