As the end-of-year holiday shopping season approaches, many companies including Amazon are ramping up their hiring efforts to meet the surge in holiday shopping demand. This presents an opportunity for job seekers to expand their professional network, gain valuable experience, secure new positions, and increase their household income.
Last week, Amazon announced its plan to hire 250,000 employees nationwide, with nearly 30,000 openings in California alone. Other organizations like the United States Postal Service (USPS) are also actively recruiting, offering thousands of part-time, full-time, and remote positions. People can search for these holiday jobs through online recruitment platforms, agencies, recruiting companies, and networking connections.
Online Recruitment Platforms:
Platforms such as Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, and SeasonalJobs.dol.gov are excellent resources for finding seasonal jobs. They typically provide job descriptions and applicant requirements, with job location being a crucial factor to consider.
Recruitment Agencies:
Agencies have more connections with recruiting companies and can help match you with suitable jobs.
Company Job Websites:
If there’s a specific company you’re interested in, keep an eye on their website for job postings.
Networking:
Information from family, friends, colleagues, or mentors may lead to job opportunities not publicly advertised by companies.
Regardless of the method used, recruitment companies generally screen employees based on resumes and conduct interviews. Therefore, customizing and optimizing your resume, highlighting relevant experiences and skills, is crucial. The following tips can enhance employer interest in you, increasing your chances of job search success.
1. Update Your Resume:
Be sure to include your most recent work experience, newly acquired skills, and completed tasks. Tailor your resume to emphasize specific aspects that match the job requirements.
2. Highlight Key Points:
Include important dates for applications or interviews, company contact information and contacts, job requirements, etc. Keep track of these details on a calendar, spreadsheet, or mobile device, especially when applying for multiple positions.
3. Maintain Connections:
Stay in touch with former managers or colleagues, contacts at applying companies, and other professionals. Sending holiday greetings, attending gatherings, and introducing yourself to others can lead to more opportunities.
4. Summarize Experiences:
Identify factors that have led to successful job searches in the past, areas needing improvement, or try different job search methods for preparing relevant materials for various positions.
5. Flexibility:
Adjusting work hours, setting suitable job and compensation goals are essential. Experience gained from part-time work can help you secure long-term positions.
The human resources departments of companies are responsible for recruitment and seek certain qualities in job applicants.
When job hunting, preparation is key. Understanding the company and the job requirements, avoiding sending out resumes indiscriminately, and refining your communication skills are crucial in making a favorable impression on the company.
During interviews, maintain confidence and composure. If an interview is unsuccessful, evaluate your strategies, seek advice from professionals, consider the issue from different perspectives, engage in training, and make improvements.
Furthermore, do not overlook short-term holiday jobs, as they can provide valuable experience, positive reviews from employers (including agencies), expand your network, and potentially lead to unexpected opportunities. ◇