During the holidays many companies increase their number of employees. Companies need these "holiday helpers" to cover the active holiday season; therefore, the jobs are temporary. What a perfect time to try on a job!!! If you are in high school or college, or maybe an adult considering a career change, what a great way to experience different work settings without too much commitment.
This exploration may lead to discovery of jobs that you didn't know existed. You may find that you truly enjoy the work and may seek long-term employment through the company. Or, you may learn that the job just wasn't the right fit for you. Great! Now you know, and without much time or money invested.
Some companies to consider would be: shipping/receiving groups (i.e. UPS, FedEx), airlines/airports, retail, and restaurant.
You'll find a lot more ideas and resources for holiday job hunters at the CareerKids website, here.
Original post for Career Kids Blog. Barbara Smith is a professional counselor for children in the elementary grades.
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