Looking For A Permanent Job? Consider Starting With Seasonal Work

CareerBuilder
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seasonal job to full time employment
seasonal job to full time employment

By Brent Rasmussen, President, CareerBuilder N.A.


The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it brings the possibility of temporary opportunities for job seekers. With consumer confidence falling in October*, retailers expect seasonal hiring to be relatively on par with last year's numbers. According to CareerBuilder's just released job forecast (see survey infographic here), 29 percent of retailers plan to employ extra help to weather the holiday season, down slightly from 33 percent in 2010.

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