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Everyone looks forward to those wonderful times of the year. But asides from the enjoyable time we spend with our loved ones and the numerous holiday deals in our inbox, seasons present great financial and professional opportunities we tend to overlook.
Are you wondering what we are driving at? You are right – it is all about seasonal job opportunities. From restaurants to travel, e-commerce, and event planning, certain high- demand industries hire more temporary workers during the holiday season.
Imagine having fun with your family, trying out a new industry or company, and making some extra money to increase your spending capacity for the holidays. All these are possible if you can pick up the right seasonal job.
But it is not as easy as it sounds. We know too, and we have prepared this job-seekers guide to seasonal work to get you through.
Why Seasonal Jobs?
Rather than hyping seasonal jobs all the way, we will tell you why you should take up a seasonal job.
1. Get employed.
If you are tired of staying unemployed or searching for work, then take up a seasonal job. The bills are sorted, and you get to build your resume while targeting long-term positions.
2. You need the money.
Despite being a temporary engagement, you can count on pay from seasonal jobs to complement your income stream or fetch you some extra cash. This is ideal for students studying without a long-term commitment.
3. Make some extra cash.
Everyone could use some little extra money, especially for a spending-intensive period like the holidays. The pay from your seasonal jobs can also help you improve your savings, plan your travels, or fund any other plans you may have.
4. Learn something new.
It is not strange to see people who want to change career paths. Seasonal jobs come in handy in such situations. You get to try out new things and add to your experience, all while getting paid.
5. Prepares you for the long-term.
If you are interested in a long-term position in a company, you can take up the seasonal job openings for a start. Getting your foot in the door increases your chance of landing your long- term role.
Seasonal Jobs or Gigs?
The gig economy is tempting; most people even say it is the future of work. But how does it stack up against seasonal jobs? Let’s find out together.
Gig work is project-based, i.e., getting paid for every contract you work on. It is often called freelance work or 1099 if we are discussing tax. The payment depends on the number of projects or taxes completed. The gig work system is broad; there are freelance Uber drivers, craft makers, sellers, or photographers.
Seasonal jobs, on the other hand, are company-based. You are not paid based on projects but based on time. The company pays seasonal employees based on the number of workdays or work hours they put in. it doesn’t matter the number of tasks for the day; you get paid for being available.
While there is no doubt about the superior flexibility and freedom that come with gigs, it puts the tax responsibility on the freelancer rather than the client. Gig workers will also source for the tools and equipment they will use for the projects. There is also minimal or no job security when it comes to gig work. Tasks or projects are not promised – it depends on how well a gig worker can look for gigs and attract clients.
Seasonal Work Is Superior
Every seasonal worker signs a contract with an employer before starting work. The contract specifies the number of hours, the pay, and the duration of the employment. Asides from the defined terms, the employer also provides all the tools and equipment the employee may need for the job. The employee has only one responsibility – to show up and do the work for the day.
Seasonal employers usually offer short-term training, which increases the chances of the seasonal employee landing the full-time role when the signed contract expires. There is job security, and you can rest assured of getting paid.
Seasonal Work Is Everywhere
Contrary to popular view, seasonal works are not limited to the retail industry only. Several other industries hire seasonal employees regularly, including manufacturing, warehousing and packaging, food service, customer service, logistics, vacation and holiday companies, and event companies.
At Flexible Staffing, we are a staffing agency committed to connecting job-seekers with the best employment opportunities out there.
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