When you're already working eight-plus hours per day, the last thing you really want to do is put on a happy face and go to another job. But in today's tough economy, some workers don't have a choice.
"I work two jobs because I need the money in this economy. My full-time-job salary goes to all my student loans, bills and car payments, while my second paycheck goes towards things that I need or want," says Laura Gutierrez, a full-time marketing assistant for a Minneapolis-based law firm and a part-time liquor store associate. "I make it work because I have to. It's nice that my second job is really flexible and can fit around my unusual hours at the law firm."
If you're hoping to make some extra cash this year by working a part-time job over the holidays you better get busy. The majority of businesses that plan to hire seasonal staff are beginning interviews this month to allow time to get new staff trained and in place before things really get busy -- so if you wait until November you could miss out. The good news is that many retailers are planning to hire more seasonal help this year than they did last year, but of course there will still only be a limited number of positions available so being an early bird is key.
Here are a few tips for securing yourself a spot in this year's mini holiday hiring spree.
Apply early and often to improve your odds of getting hired before everything fills up.
Be clear on your availability and be as flexible as possible. You'll have access to the most hours and best pay if you're willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
If you're looking for full-time seasonal work be prepared to combine two, or even three, part-time positions.
Take advantage of unadvertised opportunities by getting out and looking for 'Help Wanted' signs and by asking local businesses if they're hiring (or plan to hire) for the holidays.
Apply in person whenever possible to put a face with your resume.
Don't slack off because the job is only temporary -- many companies hire short term holiday workers with the intention of keeping the best ones permanently. Present yourself well at the interview and then perform reliably once hired and you just might get lucky and continue getting hours, and possibly a promotion, after the seasonal rush is over.
Who's Hiring
Although retail stores are the most obvious businesses to hire extra help during the holidays don't limit your search only to places where people shop. Companies that offer supportive services like customer service, shipping, and security are also great options as they too see a jump in activity during this time. To get you started we've compiled a list of some national businesses that have expressed plans to expand their fleets for the 2010 holiday season but don't forget to seek out opportunities in your local area as many small businesses are also planning to hire, just on a smaller scale.
Finding a job can be demoralizing and frustrating. Not only are you competing with 14.6 millionunemployed people across the country for jobs, there are bills to pay and you need to find some way to bring some money in.
After a while of filling out countless job applications and being unable to find the career of your dreams, it's time to get realistic and find some part-time work or temporary gigs until the economy fully rebounds. Here are 10 options that the Financial Highway recommended for finding work today so you can get some of those bills out of your in basket:
1. Craigslist
The website has tons of temporary jobs, from painting houses to handing out fliers on the street corner. Melissa, who didn't want her last name used, told AOL Jobs in an e-mail that she has found a few quick freelance jobs on Craigslist, but the drawback is that each job gets hundreds of responses, so applicants have to be fast when the job is posted because the people hiring will only go through the first 25 or so applications. She offered these steps to improving the odds of getting a part-time job from Craigslist:
Monitor your category often.
Have a professional e-mail response and resumes ready to go.
Respond ASAP.
Mention specifics (brand name companies on your resume, rare/coveted job skills) in the subject line.
Have a "hook," such as "+new biz pro" that could make you stand out from the crowd.
There's also NotifyWire, which alerts you via e-mail or text message when the job you want has been posted. To be sure you're not scammed by a fake job listing on Craigslist, be aware of 20 ways to identify them.
2. Contact old employers
If you left on good terms, this is a way to pay the bills. It's a good idea if the job is still a good fit, or if they have something better to offer. I tried this when I was laid off two years ago. It almost led to a job, but most of the pay would have gone to commuting.
3. Temp agencies
These businesses take a good chunk of your paycheck for the honor of finding you a job, but it could lead to a full-time job with benefits.
4. Day labor jobs
If you're willing to do manual labor, you should be able to find work most days of the week at your local day labor office. You'll have to sit around at the office waiting for work to come in. It's a job that more U.S.-born out-of-work citizens are doing.
5. Apply for jobs you're overqualified for but truly want to do
Walking dogs, for example, is fun if you like dogs and exercising. You'll get paid for doing something you enjoy doing, which is what work should be about.
6. Social networking
Tell everyone on your social networks that you're looking for work, even short-term or one-time jobs while still looking for full-time work. And learn how to expand your social network. Anyone with a young child needs a babysitter, or use your job skills in new ways, such as helping with web content or building something.
7. Seasonal jobs
Retail stores always need help during the holidays, so apply early for these jobs that have great side benefits during the month or so of employment.
8. Head overseas
If you're willing to move to another country, go teach English there, or volunteer abroad in exchange for room and board. Take a few months to a year to explore the international job market.
9. Speak to a job counselor
You'll have to go through some red tape, but many government agencies have job counselors to help people find jobs. At the very least, it will increase your network of people to help you find a job.
10. Sell yourself
Sell your hair, your eggs, your sperm and blood and plasma for some income. You can also participate in medical and psychological studies. This isn't a true job or a long-term solution but it can put dinner on the table as you're looking for something else.
We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and less employment opportunities available.
To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies with the most job openings this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you.
Good luck job hunting!
01. Walmart
Walmart Stores, Inc. is the world's largest retailer with more than 1.8 million associates worldwide and nearly 6,500 stores and wholesale clubs across 15 countries.
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As the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services, UPS continues to develop the frontiers of logistics, supply chain management, and e-Commerce... combining the flows of goods, information, and funds.
Olan Mills, Sr. and his wife, Mary, founded Olan Mills with little more than a woodshed darkroom in 1932. It was their vision, passion and determination to make studio-quality portraits accessible and affordable to every family that led Olan Mills to become the worldwide leader in portrait photography.
Sears Hometown Stores were developed sixteen years ago to serve our customers in locations outside of major metroploitan cities. There are currently about 900 Hometown Stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. These stores carry all of the top home appliance brands, consumer electronics, tools and lawn and garden equipment.
ProStep partners with the interdisciplinary team to provide a continuum of care that manages each stage of the rehabilitation process. Our goal is to meet each patient where they are, guiding them through the phases of recovery and facilitating their return to the people that they love sharing life with and to the pursuits that they enjoy.
We sell the products and accessories that people want. For those on the go, RadioShack simplifies life with one of the largest selections in innovative products in wireless phones, GPS receivers, digital music players and laptop computers. For home enjoyment, RadioShack delivers the latest in entertainment products, from digital cameras to large screen TVs and gaming.
H&R Block is the world's largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 400 million tax returns since 1955. The company and its subsidiaries reported revenues of $4.0 billion and net income from continuing operations of $374.3 million in fiscal year 2007.
Bayada Nurses provides care to children, adults, and seniors in their homes. Even though we have grown from one office in 1975, to more than 140 offices in 18 states today, founder Mark Baiada still runs the company with the same compassionate, human focus that clients and employees appreciated from the beginning.
Edward Jones is unlike any other investment firm. We believe that everything from our client-focused guiding principles, business philosophy and model, 33,000+ dedicated associates, and our more than 10,000 branch offices throughout the U.S. and through our affiliates in Canada and the U.K make us unique. We are a leader in the financial services industry, yet we take a personal approach to business that starts with a face-to-face meeting between a Financial Advisor and an individual investor.
Conklin Company Inc. is celebrating over forty years in the network marketing business. At the core of the Conklin opportunity lie our quality products - more than 130 across six major product divisions: Agronomics, Animal Products, Building Products, Health, Home and Vehicle Products. Our products are marketed through a vast network of Independent Business Owners. The diversity in our product lines offers unlimited opportunities for sales to a variety of customers.
We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and less employment opportunities available.
To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies with the most job openings this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you.
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage generously subsidized at a rate of 85% for employees and their dependents. We offer 7 different design options administered by 2 preferred insurance carriers.
Paid life and disability insurance
401K Savings Plan
20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
11 paid company holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified medical/dental care, dependent care, and transportation expenses
Monthly Wellness/Gym Company Reimbursement (UCSF Bakar Fitness & Recreation Center 2 blocks away!)
Employee Referral Program
Lunch and dinner provided daily
Breakfast provided three times a week
Fresh fruit and all the tea you can drink (and lots of other beverage choices too!)
We’re a dog-friendly office!
The Digg Dugg machine in the kitchen!
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"To develop, implement, and manage a full range of cyber investigative programs to protect Apple's personnel, property, products, and reputation; and resolve security incidents.This position will be based out of Cupertino, California, and report directly to the Senior Director – Americas Region, Global Security. The Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing cyber investigative programs."
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Help architect our future. Be a leader of leaders. Get ready for your perfect job, one that encourages you to think strategically yet stay connected with your teams. Do you have premium brand regional or director level experience? If so, prepare to innovate, create and inspire.
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Store Leader may be the official job title, but Visionary is more like it. We’re looking for people with premium-brand retail store or district leadership experience who are ready to take it up a notch. If you’re an innovative thinker, a master strategic planner, and an excellent coach, partner, and friend, then you could be a key player in our retail revolution.
As second-in-command, you’ll use your people skills and business smarts to create a retail environment that inspires both employees and customers. Put your enthusiasm for technology, projects, and ideas to work while monitoring customer experiences, leading training and development, and driving sales. Applicants should have 3–5 years of retail leadership experience.
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Amazon is a company of builders. A philosophy of ownership carries through everything we do — from the proprietary technologies we create to the new businesses we launch and grow. You’ll find it in every team across our company.
Every day across the world we develop the ideas, the services and the products that make life easier for tens of millions of customers, and good things happen faster. From providing Earth’s biggest selection of products to developing ground-breaking software and devices that change entire industries, Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.
Amazon is continually evolving and is a place where motivated employees thrive and employee ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results.
So stay a while, check out our open positions and apply online.
ADP is one of the world’s largest providers of workforce solutions, with nearly $9 billion in revenue and over 585,000 clients. Strengthened by our solid financial position, market-leading share in our core businesses, reputation for product innovation, and impressive client retention, we offer you a work environment that’s unmatched in our industry. Our strategic plans for global growth add to our vitality. Most of all, ADP derives power from the ability and world-class service of associates like you.
We are Intel Sponsors of Tomorrow™, not only through our technical innovation, but through our endless efforts in education, environmental sustainability, healthcare, and much, much more. We believe that technology makes life more exciting and can help improve the lives of people around the world. Therein lies the endless opportunity.
• Understand and lead the analysis of the competitive environment, customers, and product metrics to determine the right feature set to drive engagement and usage on LinkedIn.
• Drive global product requirements definition, product planning and product design (including writing PRDs) of new product features and enhancements.
• Develop a comprehensive product & marketing roadmap to deliver on the business goals for LinkedIn in 2010 & beyond.
• Work with the product development team and other cross-functional team members to bring features live to the site
• Clearly communicate product benefits to our users and internal stakeholders"
Mayo Clinic - with campuses in Rochester, MN; Jacksonville, FL; and Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ - and Mayo Health System - with locations in MN, IA and WI - encourages you to "Embark on an Adventure" and consider a career with the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group practice in the world. As one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For", you'll find an environment that's both personally and professionally supportive.
Founded in 2005, RockYou is a leading developer of social games and advertising solutions for social media. With over 280 million uniques and 15 billion monthly global impressions, RockYou reaches and monetizes social gamers across the most popular social media destinations online. Through RockYou Media, brands are empowered to reach social gamers through our innovative advertising products, including Deal of the Day, in-game brand sponsorships, video and rich media offerings, and performance marketing. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, RockYou is funded by Sequoia Capital, Partech International, Lightspeed Venture Partners, DCM, SK Telecom Ventures and Softbank.
When you're already working eight-plus hours per day, the last thing you really want to do is put on a happy face and go to another job. But in today's tough economy, some workers don't have a choice.
If you're hoping to make some extra cash this year by working a 
Finding a job can be demoralizing and frustrating. Not only are you competing with 
We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and less employment opportunities available.
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