Seasonal Hiring to Lift Job Seekers’ Spirits

Lately, the economy has been showing signs of improvement, including within the retail industry which has increased 20% over the past 18 months. This bodes well for the millions of people in the U.S. still searching work, especially with the upcoming holiday season. Typically, the months between October and December not only bring cheer (and days of shopping euphoria) to people, but also hundreds of thousands of seasonal jobs for job seekers.

The holiday season is the busiest and most profitable time of the year for many companies and requires extra hands. Industries that are in most need of help at this time tend to be retail, shipping / delivery, hospitality, restaurant,  customer service and sales.

There is also a possibility that these seasonal jobs can turn into permanent positions. For example, UPS is currently hiring thousands of part-time Package Handlers to prepare for the influx of deliveries during the holidays. However, they also provide full-time benefits for part-time work as well as tuition assistance. In addition, UPS is known for hiring from within - so a part-time package handler position could eventually turn into a senior manager position down the road.

Opportunities abound, but make sure to apply early for your best chance at these seasonal jobs.