Should You Take On A Holiday Job If You Want Full Time Work?

Should You Take On A Holiday Job If You Want Full Time Work?
By Todd B Bavol

As an employee, a holiday job may seem like a good thing. You need the work and therefore you feel you should take any job that comes along. In situations like this, any type of position that puts money in the bank is a good idea. For those that may not be that desperate for a position, though, should you take on temporary work like this if it may only last for a short amount of time? Depending on your career goals and if that company fits into your plans, it may be a good idea to use this type of position as a stepping-stone into future employment.

Is The Company The Right One?

One of the key factors to keep in mind during this process is whether the holiday job is with the right company. If the company is one that has the potential to be a career stop for you, then applying for this type of temporary position can be a good thing. If you do not want to build a career at the business, or it is out of your realm of career jumps to achieving your goal, then it may not be a good move. Ask yourself this. If this company were hiring for your long-term career goal would you apply there? If not, then move on.

Is The Company Growing?

Sometimes, you can make a decision like this by taking into consideration the actual movement of the company. If they are bringing on staff just to handle a Christmas rush, but they are struggling throughout the year to maintain operation, this is not a move to take for long-term career goals. Focus instead of finding a position that is with a strong, stable company.

Is There An Option To Stay?

No temporary job is going to guarantee or even offer a permanent position to those working during the holidays in an advertised position. For example, it is unlikely to say it is hiring 20 people and one of them will be permanent. However, if you step in and do a great job from the day you arrive, and there is a need for a new person on the long-term staff, you can count on that temporary position becoming a permanent one.

Take some time to check out that holiday job and find out if it could open a few doors for you in the long-term career goals you have. Knowing it is unlikely to be a full time position is important, but getting your foot in the door is a good thing.

Todd Bavol is the President and CEO of Integrity Staffing Solutions. Integrity Staffing Solutions is a national staffing firm assisting individuals and corporations in making the right employment fit. To view job openings in Warehouse, Professional and Administrative positions, visit the Integrity Staffing Solutions web site at http://www.integritystaffing.com.

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