Why Seasonal Work Isn't Just For Students Anymore

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ShutterstockSeasonal employment refers to work that recurs annually.


Summer and other seasonal work is not just for kids anymore. Depending on life stage, job goals, and financial needs, seasonal work increasingly appeals to a widening swath of the U.S. working pool. Unlike part-time work, seasonal work can be almost full time during a distinct time period.

By definition, seasonal employment refers to work that recurs annually, frequently with a returning workforce for years at a time. It is cyclical in nature based on bursts of short-term needs in bona fide industries including everything from migrant farm workers and Christmas retail sales associates to highly skilled professional options.

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