It’s inevitable. It comes that time of year when you’ve finished (or maybe just started!) your holiday shopping — and realize you overdid it on your spending. (We won’t ask how much of it was actually for you. Cyber Monday deals are hard to resist!)
But, lucky for you, you’ll hopefully be starting your holiday break for the next few weeks. While working on your time off probably isn’t the most ideal for you, it’s a great way to earn back some of that spending money in a way that won’t totally blow your whole vacation. But how do you find a job that will only take you for a couple of weeks?
SnagAJob.com is a great place to start your search. As the country’s largest hourly employment marketplace for job seekers, Snagajob now posts over one million hourly employment job opportunities, from coast to coast. When searching for a job on Snagajob, you can filter specifically by seasonal opportunities to help you pass over the jobs that don’t fit your schedule. Additionally, they created a FAQ guide on the best ways to find a seasonal job. Some of their tips include:
- The most important trait that many employers look for in a student seeking holiday work is a positive attitude
- To stand out among the crowd, it is vital to follow-up after a job interview
- The sooner you can apply for the job, the better, as many jobs fill up well in advance
And, even if you aren’t hard-pressed for money, it’s always beneficial to have a little extra spending cash in your pocket. Plus, you’ll show future employers that you are a go-getter who won’t waste six weeks off by doing nothing!
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