Some dot-coms have joined forces to help get through the holiday season. And other employers are hiring seasonal workers from high schools and colleges. At Lands' End, the popular mail-order clothing company, they look for nearby students from the University of Wisconsin which is located not too far from its headquarters. Many college students look forward to working long hours during the six weeks from Thanksgiving to Christmas because it gives them something to do and adds some cash into their pockets. Temporary agencies also seek additional help for both dot-com and traditional retail employers.
Many temp agencies take care of the hiring process for seasonal workers.
And when the holiday season is over, and you find yourself out of a job, don't worry. There's always the Internal Revenue Service . They are always in need of temporary, seasonal help through tax season. John Riddle is a freelance writer and author from Bear, Delaware. His byline has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Delaware Today Magazine and dozens of other publications.