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If you’re a student who wants to make cash over the holiday break, or between jobs and looking for a short-term opportunity, you might want to consider seasonal work during the holidays as an option. Essentially, seasonal work during the holidays is the same as any temporary job, but usually addresses special needs of the Christmas shopping season. Specifics vary but generally it's to deal with the period that starts with “Black Friday” (the day after Thanksgiving) and ends early to mid January. Some of the additional job opportunities are obvious.  For example, delivery services need extra help with the surge of shipments, retailers need extra staff to restock shelves or check out customers. But the number of seasonal jobs – predicted to be over 700,000 this year may surprise you. seasonal work during the holidays

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It might seem like it’s barely spring, but summer is closer than you think. For most college students, this means getting ready for final exams and looking forward to a break from classes. But it also means thinking about opportunities to learn about different careers over the break. Depending on your interest, your experience, and your financial expectations, there are a lot of ways to get a summer internship.

How to get a summer internship

Here are some ideas to help you get a summer internship: