Seasonal Jobs in 2023
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Did someone say Christmas? There are now only just over 100 days until Christmas and many employers are starting to employ seasonal workers in the run up to the festive season.
Right now, New Job Today is listing over 760 seasonal jobs across the UK and this is set to increase dramatically over the next few weeks.
Employers of all sizes hire workers to help cover Christmas demand including supermarket chains such as Tesco, Sainsbury's and Aldi. Retailers such as Boots, Card Factory and John Lewis are hiring too. As well as the retail sector, other sectors such as online shopping companies like Amazon and delivery companies like DPD and Yodel also hire seasonal and temporary workers.
For potential employees, there are many reasons to apply for a seasonal jobs - here's just a few:
- To earn extra money
- To gain experience in a different industry or field
- To meet new people
- To learn new skills such as customer service, teamwork and problem solving. These can be useful in applying for future jobs
- To have a break from your regular job
As a seasonal or temporary employee, it is important to consider the following:
- Start your search early
- Seasonal jobs often are filled quickly
- Making sure that you are flexible with your availability
- You might need to have availability to work evenings, weekends and over the holiday period
New Job Today will be carrying even more job opportunities over the next few weeks. Keep an eye on the site or set an alert to hear about latest jobs to suit your needs!
Good luck in your search!