Employment Spot

Earn extra money this holiday season at these stores open on Christmas

Even though Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday in the United States, this does not mean that the whole country shuts down.  There are still a few stores open on Christmas, as well as some restaurants open on Christmas.  For those of you who do not celebrate Christmas, you may be interested in working at one of these stores or restaurants — the time-and-a-half holiday pay is a huge perk of working at stores open on Christmas.  Here is a list of restaurants and stores that may be open on Christmas.  Keep in mind that the stores open on Christmas will vary by location.  For example, a Starbucks or grocery store may be closed in your town but open in the next town over.  Before heading out in the snowy weather for last minute shopping or to grab a bite to eat, it is best to call these stores ahead of time to make sure they are open and check on any special holiday hours. Read the rest of this entry �

Gift-giving and holiday travel make the fall and winter very expensive seasons.  Some take off work to spend time with family, while others look for seasonal holiday jobs to earn a little extra cash and get in the holiday spirit of giving.  Here are some ideas if you are looking for a holiday job and temporary seasonal employment.

Retail
The holiday shopping season begins as early as October, picks up after Thanksgiving and continues up until New Years with returns and exchanges.  Read the rest of this entry �

Temporary employment has been on the rise ever since its boom in the 1990’s. According to the American Staffing Association, 2.96 million people per day are currently employed by staffing companies. These people are sent on temporary jobs and assignments to companies in various industries. There are many different reasons to seek out temporary employment. Individuals who do temp work can be roughly “classified” into the following four different categories – which one best suits you? Read the rest of this entry �

Many people pass by help wanted advertisements on their daily commutes or web browsing without taking notice. Not everyone who has access to posted job openings pays attention to them, which may be to that person’s detriment. Though you can keep your attention on your overall career objectives, some of these reasons may persuade you to also take note of unexpected opportunities:

1. Reentering the Work Force

For people who have taken time off, for example, to raise children, reentering the work force can be an intimidating task. Before diving into the job postings in the help wanted section, consider your boundaries and desired career objectives. Determine how you feel about a range of possible positions within your chosen field, from “ideal” to “acceptable.” Being realistic can aid you in reestablishing the career you put on hold.

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Some employment is temporary or does not result in an actual paycheck. These jobs are traditionally cash only and may not include benefits such as healthcare or 401 (k) options.

If you are interested in earning some quick cash to get you through a rough time or you want to earn some money while you go to school full-time, these employment options may be for you. Some of these cash jobs may not involve regularly scheduled work times and some are often popular with younger workers, such as teenagers during the summer time.

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