Seasonal Jobs
Filed under: Seasonal Jobs, Hot Jobs
Posted Nov 13th 2009 12:10PM
Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer
Winter brings an avalanche of year-end celebrations. Party season is at an all-time high, and, whether you're schmoozing with co-workers or mingling at a friend's holiday celebration, you become a pro at small talk.
"Can you believe it's almost New Year's already?"
"Is it just me or has it been colder than usual?"
"What do you do for a living?"
And then you're stuck listening to some workplace story that will make you wish the eggnog were stronger.
Continue Reading Jobs That Make Good Cocktail Party Conversation
Filed under: Temp Jobs, Seasonal Jobs
Posted Nov 10th 2009 6:32AM
By Carol Tice
Leaves turning scarlet don't just herald the coming of fall – they signal the start of seasonal hiring for winter jobs. Recession or no, many businesses must staff up, either to maximize sales during the critical holiday selling season or to get their business off to a good start in 2010.
With unemployment high, it'll be a competitive hiring season this year, so start your search early. In a survey of more than 1,000 hiring managers conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, only 58 percent said they planned to hire as many workers as last year.
On the bright side, those temp jobs stand a decent chance of turning into permanent hires if companies are pleased with workers' performance – in the survey, 51 percent said their temp hires could be asked to stay on, compared with 45 percent last year.
Continue Reading 'Tis the Season for Winter Temp Jobs
Filed under: Seasonal Jobs
Posted Nov 9th 2009 11:41AM
By Amy Bell
While most of us look forward to some much-needed rest and relaxation over the holidays, some ambitious professionals live to work during Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and even New Year's.
So, are these people officially insane are they just gluttons for punishment? Believe it or not, the answer is neither. It turns out that certain businesses bring in the most moolah during the holiday months. Here are five careers that simply love the holidays:
Continue Reading 5 Careers That Thrive On The Holiday Season
Filed under: Seasonal Jobs
Posted Nov 7th 2009 8:00AM
Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer
This month Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, which has become synonymous with spending time with relatives, eating too much food and napping midday. Of course, the underlying purpose of the day is to be grateful for what you have. Accordingly, many families preface their Thanksgiving meals by asking each person at the table to say what he or she is thankful for.
In this period of high unemployment, many people are grateful to have a job. And for job seekers looking for the right opportunity, you can be thankful that many employers are hiring right now across many industries. While some employers have been forced to scale back on bringing in new talent, others need employees now more than ever to thrive. Such is the case for Medical Staffing Network.
Continue Reading Companies Hiring This Month: November