There are certain things you can do to enhance your job search if its during the holiday season, and there are certain things you can do to advance your status at the job you have if its during the holiday time. You can find many web sites and so called expertise on the teen hiring process. But, many of the “experts” have never owned a business or managed one. You can’t give good advice about hiring young people unless you have done it.

Here’s a web site with some great holiday job tips. 

So, that being said, I wanted to take a second and reiterate the fact that I have 14 years experience with being approached by, “are ya hiring”, I have interviewed thousands of teens and hired a few hundred. Ben & Jerry’s “scoopers” need to be in front of the public most of the day, so I am very particular about their presentation, timing and enthusiasm.

Many clothing or retail stores hire extra help during the holidays. I got a job at a large department store in Indiana one holiday season when I was 19. When I was 20, I got a job at a UPS hub in Indiana. During the holidays, they paid time and a half for working extra shifts. Those shifts paid for my college tuition, my apartment…AND my car!

My UPS job was one of the most physically exhausting  jobs I’ve have ever had!

If you are hired as extra help during the holidays, and if you do a great job even though it’s temporary, there are ways to keep the job even after the holidays. Below are some tips on how to keep the job after the holidays.

If you already have a part-time job during the holidays and you want to advance to being a shift leader, get a pay raise, or just go the extra mile. Here are  3 great tips on keeping the temporary job after the holidays or advancing yourself in the job you already have during the holidays.

1. If you are going to be in front of a customer…be enthusiastic, not overly enthusiastic about what you are selling.
2. Always be moving and working, ask if you can’t find something to do. Want to work!
3. Be available and flexible with THEIR schedule but don’t let it interfere with school. Always be 5 minutes early.

The bottom line is if you are going to start your search for a job during the holidays, if you choose the right business and because they may need extra help, and if you know all the tips, you could have an advantage over looking for a job after the holidays. Go for it now!

Here are some ideas on where to look for companies that are hiring for the holidays depending on where you live…including UPS! 

For all 10 Job Guy steps on getting the job you want, during the holidays or not, go to The Job Kit.

Happy holidays and job hunting!

Lee, The Job Guy!