Holiday Hiring Slightly Better Than Last Year
Retailers added the fewest jobs in nearly 20 years for last year's holiday season. There may be a few more holiday season jobs available this year than last year, but applicants will face stiff competition.Experts offer these tips for workers who want to land a seasonal job in this competitive market:
1. Start looking now.Even though some employers may be holding off on hiring, they may be already compiling lists of people to hire.
2. Offer what employers need.Employers are looking for reliable workers with flexible schedules.
3. Make a personal connection.If you're looking for a retail job, focus first on stores where you shop. Go to see store managers in person and show that you know the merchandise. "Introduce yourself and make sure he or she knows you like the store," recommends one expert.
4. Focus on transferrable skills.What if you're looking for a retail job but have never worked in a store before? "Look at skills in your previous positions that might be applicable to retail. These could include communication skills, problem-solving, and working with people.
5. Look beyond retail.Retailers do a lot of holiday hiring, but they're not the only ones. Online ordering means jobs for people to help process those orders. Transportation and delivery companies also staff up during the holiday season.
Adapted from YahooHotJobs!
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