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09 Nov

Posted at 21:09h in Career Advice, Job Seekers

Well, it’s that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner and businesses everywhere are ramping up to be ready for spikes in consumer spending. For individuals in the job market, this means that now is a great time for seeking seasonal employment—that is, temporary...

01 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Uncategorized
The holidays come every year, and somehow always sooner than we think. But if Halloween candy is on sale, then you know the big day is almost here – Black Friday, of course. If you have a retail business, then you know the Friday after Thanksgiving is famously the point at which highly seasonal consumer goods businesses go into the black on their books. But Black Friday preparation (and for its hipper, younger cousin, Cyber Monday) is key to bringing all the spirit (ok, sales) of the season that you want. Black Friday Preparation

26 Oct

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
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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