5 Reasons to Get a Job during the Holiday Season!
(And which jobs to get)
It’s coming up to that time of year again which means businesses are planning for the holiday season. While wrapping paper is getting stocked and Christmas menus written, do you know how else employers are preparing for the time of year? By hiring new staff!
This month is prime time for employers to start hiring ahead of the busy period. Have you thought about taking advantage? Even if you haven’t ever before, here are 5 of the best reasons to get yourself a job during the holiday season – plus which jobs to look for!
1. It’s easier to get a job
The lead up to Christmas is one of the hottest periods in the year for hiring, particularly within retail and hospitality. This means you have plenty of opportunities, more so than any other time of year. Even other industries such as logistics and delivery can expect more work, due to the increase in orders!
On top of that, there is often less competition for these roles, since many will choose now to step back from job searching. If you’re one of the ones who are up for picking up the benefits of a holiday job, you’ll certainly have an easier time of it!
Overall, the holiday period affects all commercial or related industries, so you’re highly likely to find more opportunities for yourself.
Some great employers who are hiring right now are Greene King, Greene King Locals, PizzaExpress, Côte Restaurants, Ocado and GoPuff. Be sure to check out their opportunities in your area on the Placed App today!
2. It’s a good time to earn extra income and even perks!
Now’s your chance to earn extra cash to spend on the holiday season, or to save up for the new year!
Many employers even pay increased holiday rates to their staff – you could earn double your salary working on Christmas day. Plus, tips tend to be plentiful during the season of giving! So it’s really a great time to earn.
You can also use employee discounts to snag some sweet deals on Christmas gifts, or a hearty meal with friends. Working during the festive season certainly has its perks!
3. You can try out a new role or industry
For those who’ve never worked in a particular sector before, now might be the best time to explore it. Or if you’ve not picked up a student job yet, a holiday gig could be perfect to try on for size while you don’t have contact hours.
Many pick up a holiday job on a temporary basis. But if you do end up liking it, a good impression can often lead to a permanent role!
Hot tip: January is also a prime hiring season after businesses have drawn up their budgets for the year, so now is an ideal time to start your job search.
Whether you’re open to something long-term or just there for the short-term, there are plenty of opportunities for you during the holiday season.
Why not try bartending at one of City Pub Co.’s cosy pubs? Or cheffing it up as a Commis Chef at Bella Italia? What about making soul-warming cups of chai latte at Black Sheep Coffee?
4. You can build employable skills
Busy periods mean working faster, listening effectively and prioritising your duties.
Though, we’re not trying to scare you! Plenty of people do it, and you can gain some great skills learning to work under pressure, which will hold you in good stead for ANY job you go into in the future.
Customer service roles often experience busy periods during Christmas, making them particularly good for skill building and resilience. You can even increase your empathy as you attend to the many needs of customers or colleagues alike, as everyone tries to prepare in their own way for the end of the year.
5. The festive atmosphere!
You might be worried that if you work over the holidays, you’ll miss out on the festivities. But what’s more festive than serving roast dinners in a pub with stockings hanging over the fireplace? Or wrapping up a new Christmas gift before popping it into a shopping bag?
Businesses are keen to bring the holiday cheer to customers, and you’ll be an integral part of that!
You’ll also likely have the chance to attend some holiday staff parties… If there’s ever a time to hold them, it’s often this time of year. Christmas is a really sociable time to work and the perfect chance to form great working relationships with your team.
In summary, if you want to earn extra income, explore opportunities, snag some perks, gain skills and get festive all at the same time – or you’ve nothing else to do these winter months – consider getting a holiday job!
Be sure to download the Placed App so as not to miss the many brands hiring on there for the holiday season.
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