WANTED: Second job for the holidays
By CareerBuilder blogger on Nov 21, 2008 in Featured
I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely getting the holiday spirit. It’s getting dark earlier, the stores all have holiday displays up, and I even saw flakes of snow this week.
This is also the time of year where many workers with full-time jobs are seeking out a seasonal second job for the holidays. In seasons past, they might have looked for a retail gig that would give them a fantastic discount, or any part-time job or temporary job that would yield a little extra holiday cash.
But a recent poll by staffing firm Express Employment Professionals found that more people are looking for a second job to make ends meet than any other factor. This is a clear sign of the impact that the economic downtown has had on all of us.
The web-based poll asked: “Are you looking for a second job?” Here’s what the poll of over 1,400 readers revealed:
- 42% said they were looking for a second job to make ends meet.
- 26% of respondents said they are currently unemployed and seeking a position.
- 18% said they are looking for a second job to get their foot in the door at a new company.
- Only 4% responded they are not looking for a second job because their finances are fine.
CareerBuilder.com features a number of part-time, temporary and seasonal jobs in our enormous database of available jobs. If you’re interested in retail, either as a part-time job or as a possible career, you can also check out WorkInRetail.com for opportunities in your area.
