Temporary Holiday Jobs
Seasonal Jobs & Holiday Workers in Albany, NY
It's that time of the year again-- the time when local companies in the Albany, NY area have seasonal work, temporary employment, and holiday jobs!
The good news is there are plenty of seasonal jobs this holiday season, which means there is an abundance of opportunities for job seekers to earn some extra holiday cash or even get their foot in the door with a great local company long term.
Browse our Albany, NY jobs or contact our recruiters for FREE help with your job search. Great wages, flexible positions, and excellent work environments are available!
The bad news is that there continues to be a local labor shortage. If you are an employer, you probably need help finding and screening holiday workers that are qualified to help. Request candidates by submitting a new job order, and our team of recruiters will get right to work for you.
Whether you’re an employee looking for work or an employer looking for experienced workers, redShift Recruiting is here to help! We offer a wide array of staffing services and have a team of experienced recruiters who understand the current market and can provide working solutions to your staffing problems. Check out our top tips for seasonal job seekers and employers below!
Tips for Seasonal & Holiday Job Seekers
Need a temporary job this holiday season, but not sure where to start? Here are some tips to make your holiday job search easier:
1) Check our job board. Start by exploring all of these currently available jobs in Albany, NY - one might turn out to be perfect for your skills and ability!
2) Hit the pavement and look locally. Search for openings at local retail stores, restaurants, hotels, offices, small businesses, manufacturing facilities, and industries with warehouses! Sometimes it's easiest to just walk through their front door with a resume in-hand and ask about working during the holidays. Find out if they have any seasonal job openings and how to apply. If you’re open to long-term employment, don’t be afraid to ask about permanent opportunities, especially right now!
3) Use the right search terms. If you’re looking online, search specifically by your location with town or city phrases such as "seasonal jobs albany ny" or "holiday temp jobs albany" to get the best results. Including locations just outside of Albany in your search is a good idea too! You may need to travel a bit, but the extra commuting time may be worth it for a great pay rate or the right opportunity. Also try "temporary employment," "holiday jobs," and "seasonal jobs."
4) Explore temp agencies. Be sure to check out temp agencies in Albany, NY -- they're always hiring! Explain what you’re looking for and ask if they have any seasonal jobs, holiday jobs, or temporary work openings. Agencies are continually getting new jobs, so you never know what might happen. Temporary positions are great opportunities for those needing a short-term job or anyone who wants to gain experience, try out a new type of work, earn some extra cash, make professional connections, or potentially get their foot in the door with a great local business.
5) Finally, don't give up too quickly! Job searches take time, but the good news is the current market favors the job seeker. Again, don’t discount temp agencies, whether you’re only looking for temporary work or have been trying to find full time employment for a while now. One day of work can often turn into a few days, a week, or months, and agencies frequently have temp-to-hire roles that will lead to a permanent job offer if you’re a good fit! You may not find your dream job title immediately, but getting your foot in the door with a company where you can gain experience and make professional contacts is the first step towards developing your ideal career over time. Additionally, a temp role puts money in your pocket now and prevents resume gaps that can negatively impact your future job searches. Ultimately, it never hurts to have a conversation or to get some extra support in your job search. Describe what you’re looking for and then ask about their current openings— one of their clients might have the perfect opportunity for you!
Tips for Employers Hiring this Holiday Season
Is your company hiring temporary, temp-to-hire, or seasonal workers? Here are some tips to make your jobs more appealing to job seekers at a time when help is hard to find!
1) Create a sense of hiring urgency! Having run thousands of job ads locally in the Albany, NY area, we can't stress enough how important it is to use phrases like "hiring immediately" or "start working now." People can be shy or slow to make decisions, but they are far more likely to take action immediately if you urge them to do so.
2) Describe the benefits of your work environment. Focus on your benefits, perks, and any flexibility or incentives your work environment / work culture offers. Wages are no longer employees’ only concern— they are looking for the best opportunities, which is one major reason for the current labor shortage. Workers across the board want better working conditions, benefits, and treatment. If you offer any perks such as paid lunches, free company meals, paid overtime, free snacks, continuing education and training opportunities, or even just have a company ping-pong table, be sure to say so! Your wants and needs are not theirs, so you never know what might make a candidate view you as a top place to work. Put your best foot forward and list all of the benefits of working for your company.
3) Do keyword research for job ads. Many Albany companies post jobs on their official website and various job boards, but they don't use data to confirm that job seekers are actually looking for the type of job and job title they are posting. There are lots of similar job titles and workplace synonyms used, so be extra careful to include the terms candidates search for in your job ad to help them find you more easily. If you need help with your job ads, especially Indeed's Pay Per Click (PPC), we are technology recruiting experts with access to lots of data. Let our marketing team run the ads for you and our recruiters qualify the applicants those ads generate. There is no better way to get faster results than two teams working side by side to find you the help you need!
Happy Holidays and good luck!