How about making some extra money for the Christmas season? Or you would love an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a new career. Temporary/seasonal work may be the perfect option for you! Seasonal work often occurs when a business is busier than usual and needs extra staff. Think Christmas staff in a supermarket or added staff at a theme park during the summer.
Many people don’t consider temporary or seasonal work while searching for a job; however, many pass by the many positives of this type of employment. Explore the advantages of temporary and seasonal work by looking at our points below.
Many, many options.
There is an array of options to take when it comes to temporary and seasonal work; there are roles to suit many different types of people who want other things. Some may wish to extra hours in the run-up to Christmas, for example, or someone might want to delve into a business (It’s usually easier to gain a temporary/ seasonal contract than a permanent one as it’s less commitment on behalf of the company).
Working temporarily, permanently builds your CV.
Temporary and seasonal roles are an excellent way for people to get their foot in the door and gain some experience; these roles are also less committed than signing a full-time, permanent contract with a business. If you’re unsure about the role, it’s easier to go a different path.
Less commitment.
Starting a job and then regretting that decision costs both your time, effort and the employers; working a temporary contract allows you to dip your toes into a job, perhaps a new industry, and see if you enjoy it before 100% committing. Temporary and seasonal work is also an excellent opportunity to work in an industry you wouldn’t usually consider.
If you want to commit…seasonal and temporary work can be something other than just that; temporary. Many temporary and seasonal jobs can become permanent opportunities once your contract ends; even though there may not always be a position available, work hard, and you are much more likely to be taken on permanently.
Build your income seasonally!
Making extra money throughout the holidays or in the lead-up to an event is always a bonus, especially during financially challenging times like we’re seeing. Working temporarily allows you to build your income without the long-term commitment of continuously working extra hours.
Interested in the range of positions we have an offer at Zenith People? Check out our jobs page; you’ll find a variety of jobs from various sectors:
Temporary Christmas Jobs and How To Get Seasonal Work (mookychick.co.uk)
