Holiday Shopping Peak Season: More Shopping, More Job Openings For Both Retail And E-Commerce Industries

By Crystal Alviela | Nov 28, 2016 07:50 AM EST

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Tis the season to be jolly! The year-end is fast approaching and to many, this does not only mean closing another chapter of their lives but also a peak season to grab great stuffs from the store at a much lower cost. However, for many unemployed workers, this could as well mean a new opportunity to get a job.

Unlike the usual hiring seasons like summer and fall, manufacturing companies and retailers have said they are in also need for more employees during the peak shopping seasons which falls on the month of December. This is since the demand for goods is incredibly increasing in number.

In an article from China Post, jobs like cashiers, sales personnel, and factory/warehouse workers in both full-time and part-time positions will be needed at the end of this year. Aside from such, Monster Worldwide Inc. projected that this holiday season could make up to 700, 000 work posts which In fact, companies like the Amazon, Fedex and UPS will have tens of thousands of job openings for the holiday peak seasons.

E-commerce jobs often include call-center customer representatives, shipping fulfillment, mail handlers and online marketing staffs who will be responsible for keeping the online portal of various companies visible to their target markets as well as transact with customers online. These jobs are also amendable for they need not to cost a person to travel far to get in the physical office for most of it are accepting home-based employees with good internet connection and a set of computer to work on.

So, remember that the coming holidays is not only a time meant for spending, but could also be a great season for earning a living. Stay updated regarding the jobs for the holiday and amazing tips on how to get a job in Jobs & Hire. 

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