Are you looking for a new career before the new decade dawns? Well, your timing is perfect.
The demand for seasonal workers peaks right now, with companies seeking to ease the pressure of the festive rush.
Wrap up a temporary winter job and this can often lead to a lucrative, long-term position.
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Let’s take a look at some of the best seasonal starts available on s1jobs right now. You never know: you might find a role for life, not just for Christmas!
Retail is, of course, big business and especially so right now. Black Friday, Christmas shopping, Boxing Day Sales, January mega-bargains . . . yes, this really is a time of consumer excess. That’s why so many retailers take on extra staff to cope with the crowds.
Temping in the retail sector often spans from November right through to January and beyond. And there are a whole host of positions available – in pretty much every shop imaginable!
From fragrance consultants in large department stores to sales assistants in clothes shops to cashiers in supermarkets, the options are vast.
In retail such seasonal roles can lead to full-time positions with plenty of opportunity for career progression – for example, to store manager, brand merchandiser or stylist and fashion consultant.
Another hot sector right now is hospitality. We’re all encouraged to eat, drink and be merry and do we ever! Party nights, lunches, dinners, breakfasts, office get-togethers … nothing is off-limits. Restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels up and down the country must be able to handle the annual influx by hiring extra staff in all areas.
From kitchen porters to waiting staff and relief receptionists to baristas, now is a great time to get your foot in the door, your hands on and your bank account in the black.
You may discover you’re super-cool at cocktail mixing or have the gift of the gab to succeed as a professional waiter or waitress or maître d’.
Employers in the hospitality industry are always keen to hold on to the best talent. Sparkle in your seasonal role and you may find this is only the starter for the main course.
Talking of courses: do you fancy being responsible for all the excess weight gained nationally over Christmas? Well, why not consider a temporary role in catering?
This can be a particularly rewarding role for foodies – just think of all those lovely dishes you’ll get to sample! – and can often mean travel to Christmas fayres and markets across the country.
You may have little experience or bags of it but, either way, there are positions to suit everyone. Temporary work in catering can be a great way to discover your passion, and forge a new career as a chef, baker or special events co-coordinator. The world is your oyster!
Seasonal work over winter isn’t limited to retail, hospitality and catering. There are roles in plenty of other industries such as logistics, charity, and social care that are all in need of your talents.
If you fancy making your Christmas career wishes come true, check out the latest vacancies on s1jobs.