Seasonal Employment - 2007
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007‘Tis the season for seasonal employment, but those searching for holiday jobs aren’t going to have as many options as they have in Christmases past. With the housing market suffering and gas prices on the rise, employers don’t have the funds to hire as many individuals as they have in other years. Add to this the fact that holiday spending forecast show that many families won’t be spending as much as usual, companies are having to scale back on seasonal employment.
With many counting on seasonal employment to help them afford to purchase gifts for friends and family, the retail industry might be further injuring itself. Those who are looking for temporary positions should expect more competition. With competition higher for seasonal employment than in years past, it is important to apply to more positions than one usually would. Simply applying to two or three companies may not be sufficient, especially in larger cities.