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How to Land a Holiday Job

Big box stores like Kohl's and Walmart in Laguna Niguel are hiring temps for the busy season coming up. Here is a list if tips to help you land the job.

If you are looking for a seasonal job during the holidays, you may be in luck. As employer confidence continues to rise, companies are gearing up to hire this holiday season…and they aren’t all retail

Kohl's has said it is adding more than 50,000 seasonal jobs as is Walmart.

In addition to retail holiday help, companies in a variety of industries often beef up their ranks towards year-end, frequently turning temporary positions into permanent hires. Seasonal work may be the foot in the door job seekers are looking for in today’s competitive job market. Provided below are six tips for job-seekers to pull ahead of the competition and land a seasonal position:  

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  1. Think Beyond Retail
  2. Start Applying Now
  3. Put on the Polish
  4. Return to Former Employers
  5. Show Hiring Managers You Have What They Want
  6. Register with a Temp Agency

 Source: Robert Half International, Laguna Niguel Branch

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