Holiday Help Wanted!

Holiday Help Wanted!

While it still feels like summer here in Houston, the calendar says that today is the first day of Autumn.?That means that we are a month away from Halloween and less than 100 days away from Christmas.? So, if you are considering a holiday job, now is the time to start applying.

Each year, businesses add around 500,000 seasonal jobs across the country.? While some are predicting a slowdown in holiday hiring, we at Workforce Solutions are receiving a steady stream of seasonal job orders from Houston-area employers.

?For those looking for a holiday job, here are the sectors to consider:

  • Retail, warehouse and delivery
  • Customer service and administration
  • Food service, hospitality, and event venues
  • Personal care and assistance

Don’t limit yourself to the big brand names, there are a lot of small businesses that need a little extra help this time of year.


Here are some tips to help you get hired:?

  • Start early. Most employers want their seasonal hires done by early- to mid-October. ?If you want a holiday job, now is the time to start applying so that you can get the spot that works best for you and so that businesses have time to train before the peak demand hits.
  • Tailor your application or resume to the seasonal job and focus on the transferable technical and people skills. No need to detail every task from every job. Just focus on what that employer needs for this job to make yourself the ideal candidate.
  • Speaking of people skills, make sure to emphasize your reliability, flexibility and teamwork.? Most employers can train what you need to know to do the job, they really need you to be prepared to work.
  • Dress appropriately – not necessarily business formal. If you are in a warehouse, work pants closed-toe shoes would be appropriate.? Whereas a retail job, you might want to be more fashionable.
  • Network – You never know where the extra help is needed, so take make sure to let your friends and family know that you are available for part-time work.

One last tip.? If you use a staffing agency, remember that any fees are paid by the employer, not the worker. If someone is asking for a credit card or asking you to pay a fee, it’s likely a scam, so just walk away!


We use www.WorkInTexas.com as our job-matching database.

Use the keyword “seasonal” or “part-time” and your ZIP code to find hundreds of new job openings.?Below are a few samples. Click through to see all details.


If you need help connecting with these or any other jobs, give us a call at 713-243-6692.? We would be very happy to talk to you.

If you are an employer and need help to source, recruit and screen candidates for seasonal or regular positions, email me at [email protected].?


Workforce Solutions

www.wrksolutions.com | 713-243-6692 | Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm


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