{"id":30893,"date":"2018-05-16T18:58:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T22:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=30893"},"modified":"2018-05-16T18:58:14","modified_gmt":"2018-05-16T22:58:14","slug":"apply-seasonal-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2018\/apply-seasonal-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Apply for a Seasonal Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seasonal job: the term comes with some negative connotations. Most people associate seasonal jobs with the holiday season, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas. They imagine long, thankless hours, angry customers, and all for a job without any future security.<\/p>\n

But you would be surprised at the variety of seasonal jobs out there (some are even fun and coveted!), and they might have more benefits than you originally thought.<\/p>\n

How They Work<\/h3>\n

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Calling a job seasonal is a pretty broad description. It can be full-time or part-time, a few weeks or several months, but the main difference between seasonal and temporary jobs is that temporary postings are available only for the listed timeframe.<\/p>\n

Seasonal jobs are recurring, usually keeping to the same or similar hours and dates as the year previous. However, once you get a seasonal position, you don\u2019t automatically get the gig for future years; if you want the position again, you\u2019ll likely have to reapply the next year.<\/p>\n

Types of Seasonal Work<\/h3>\n

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Some seasonal jobs will get you a salary that covers your full year (think of school teachers or crab fishermen). These types of jobs will require some specialized skills and\/or education. You can count on working some long hours or completing strenuous tasks as well–if you\u2019re getting a year\u2019s earnings after six months of work, there\u2019s a reason for it.<\/p>\n

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With a specialized job like this, your employer may have you sign a contract for the following year, but most seasonal jobs you\u2019ll find are entry-level and won\u2019t look beyond your end date unless you give a five-star effort. Seasonal retail is what usually comes to our minds, but a few other types of work to consider are:<\/p>\n