Guest Author - Gwendolyn Thompson
October begins the seasonal job trend for the upcoming holidays and Halloween is a great place to start. This is a good way to trick yourself into checking out the local seasonal shops in your area and check out the available seasonal job openings at the same time. Many stores are hiring seasonal help for the holidays and are offering flexible schedules and hours.
Now for the treat. Treating yourself to some extra cash for the holidays while lifting your holiday spirits can put you in a more positive mood for a long term job search. Most seasonal jobs only require a short application to be filled out for temporary employment. This can give you a brief rest if you have been job searching for quite some time.
The following is a list of the many advantages of “trick or treat” during your long term job search…
*Ease the stress of job seeking
*Opening doors to new opportunities
*Being a part of the holiday excitement
*Dressing the part for holiday cheer
*Allowing yourself down time to be social
*Learning new skills for your resume
*More references to add to your resume
Attempt to get yourself out and check out the seasonal shops starting with Halloween. “Trick or Treat” yourself into a job seek this week. Maybe you will find employment or maybe you will just end up with some relaxation time. Either way you should feel some stress relief to begin your job search next week.
Seasonal jobs can be an advantage for most people. If you are unemployed most states allow a small amount of income per week in addition to your unemployment. You could possibly work one or two part-time days per week at a seasonal job and still collect your full unemployment compensation in addition to continuing your long term job search. What an advantage for the holiday season!
If your unemployment compensation has been exhausted then finding quick employment for the holidays is a real stress reducer. You can even work at more than one place. This could even double your opportunities and you would have fun while you were doing it. Not to mention that many places will give employees a savings reduction on purchases. During the holidays this can be the best advantage.
Trick or treat job seek. If a business is selling Halloween items then they will be selling holiday items for the rest of the holiday season. Ask if they are hiring seasonal help. Many shops do not post for part time seasonal employment because applications are usually always on hand. Job seek does not mean job look. Go into the businesses and inquire. Take full advantage of your trick or treat job seek.
Have a relaxing and productive job search this week and a happy holiday season.
