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Job hunting can be tough, but there’s some good news in the labor market. Many large companies are hiring hundreds of thousands of temporary workers nationwide to help with the holiday shopping season.
Major retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are seeking seasonal employees, with positions lasting typically until early January. As more consumers shop online, many of these roles focus on fulfillment and package handling.
However, there’s a trade-off. Companies like Amazon, Target, and Walmart have faced criticism over their safety protocols. These seasonal roles could be a valuable opportunity, but it’s important to consider the potential risks. Here’s a look at some of the companies recently announcing seasonal job openings for the holiday season.
Amazon has announced they are hiring for over 100,000 new roles, many of which are in warehouse fulfillment. You can apply here.
Target plans to hire seasonal staff, though they haven’t disclosed a specific number. However, hiring is expected to be similar to 2019, when they added 130,000 employees. You can apply here.
UPS expects to hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers to handle the increased volume of packages during the holiday season. You can apply here.
Kohl’s has announced they are hiring seasonal workers, but the total number has not been specified. Last year, they hired 90,000 seasonal workers. You can apply here or text 'APPLY' to 24508.
FedEx has announced they will be adding 70,000 new employees to prepare for the holiday season, which is a 27% increase from last year due to the rise in online shopping. You can apply here.
Walmart is set to hire over 20,000 seasonal associates for its fulfillment centers nationwide, according to their press release. You can apply here or text 'FC' to 240240.
Nordstrom plans to hire 22,000 workers for its fulfillment and distribution centers, as well as in its flagship and off-price Rack stores. You can apply here.
Michael’s has announced plans to hire over 16,000 seasonal workers for its U.S. and Canada stores and distribution centers. You can apply here.
Best Buy is seeking additional seasonal employees, though the exact number has not been revealed. Currently, there are about 2800 job openings listed on their website. You can apply here.
