CareerBuilder reports that companies are still hiring extra staff for the busy holiday season with 33% of employers surveyed reporting that they recruit for open positions in November. 11% said they may still be recruiting in December.
Here are the types of jobs that companies hire for this time of year:
- Customer Service - 30%
- Administrative/Clerical support - 16%
- Shipping/Delivery - 15%
- Technology - 12%
- Inventory management - 10%
- Non-retail sales - 9%
- Accounting/Finance - 8%
- Marketing - 8%
What can you expert to earn? More than half of employers (53%) reported they will pay $10 or more per hour to seasonal staff, up from 48% last year. 14% will pay $16 an hour or more.
How can you find out which companies are still hiring? It's easy to search for and apply for seasonal jobs online.
In-person job applications are also accepted by many companies, especially smaller retailer. Take a walk through the mall and you'll see help wanted signs in store windows.
Related: Jobs for the Holidays | Seasonal Jobs | Holiday Hiring
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