In most cases, the seasonal workers clock out and collect their last paycheck.
The positions often sunset until the next big hiring initiative.
For Dan McMackin, a decades-long UPS worker, the opportunity didnt fade away.
And he says the opportunity doesnt have to fade away for you either.
He started at UPS as a seasonal package handler in 1978.
He worked his way into a permanent part-time role, then a full-time one.
Can a Seasonal Job Become Permanent?
UPS, one of the nations largest seasonal employers, commissioned asurveyabout seasonal work.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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The majority of workers certainlyhopeseasonal jobs are good foot-in-the-door opportunities, but what about the employers perspective?
Do they want to keep seasonal workers on permanently?
The short answer: yes!
Nearly a third of UPS employees in the US started out in seasonal positions.
The long answer: yes, but you have to stand out.
So how can you beat the competition and turn that seasonal job into a career?
We asked the experts.
View that job as just an extended interview, hetold The Penny Hoarder.
Some managers may already be drafting a short list of permanent candidates.
As with any job interview, youll want to get a good reading on the company and its culture.
Prove Yourself
Seasonal work can be tough.
Its a busy time of year, and thats why the company needs so many hands on deck.
The nature of the work may lead seasonal employees to not take the job very seriously, McMackin suggested.
Thats where you have the advantage.
He says the easiest time to talk about it is right after a shift.
Do you have five or 10 minutes after work?
Let them know relevant things youre doing in college, if applicable.
Adam Hardy is a former staff writer for The Penny Hoarder who specializes in stories on the gig economy.
Ciara McLaren contributed to this report.
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You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
