Holiday Job Hunting Tips From The Better Business Bureau

Some stores put their Christmas merchandise on the shelves well before Thanksgiving, and if you're looking to land a holiday job you'd be better off taking the same philosophy of the earlier the better.

That's just one of the holiday job hunting tips shared by the Better Business Bureau.

"The holiday season will create a much welcome bump in the number of job openings, particularly in the retail and restaurant industry," said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois.

"While the jobs are usually temporary, this is great opportunity for struggling families and people who have had trouble finding work," Bernas said.

Here are the Better Business Bureau tips:

• Start the job search earlier rather than later.
• Research the companies to which you submit job applications.
• Work where you shop.
• Put your best foot forward.
• Be flexible.