By Lizzie Nickleson
Nov. 5, Volume 47 Issue 2
If you’re looking for some extra ways to earn cash this holiday season here are 10 places hiring for the holidays.
Many stores are looking for extra hands this holiday season to help with the crowds. With employee benefits and plenty of hours available, seasonal employees are treated the same as long-term employees.
“Hours depends on availability,” said Jared Johnson, Division Supervisor for JC Penney. “It entirely depends; it can fluctuate and especially with different holiday seasons that we have around this time of year, the hours will change. It depends on people’s availability and their willingness to take that [the job] on.”
Working in a retail store does not mean you have to know all about the products you sell.
“It’s less about product knowledge and how you know the departments; it’s more about how you are willing to help people,” Johnson said. “It’s a lot less valuable to have somebody who knows everything and is unwilling to help than it is to have somebody who is willing to find the answers for you and offer the help that you need.”
Many stores hiring for the holidays are looking for similar traits in their employees when they turn in their applications.
“When I look at an application, I look for something that will stand out,” Hallmark’s Manager Moriah Jantz said. “I look for something that’s going to stand out to show me that you’re a hard worker.”
“You have a better chance of getting hired if you’re a team player,” said Macy’s employee Abbey Andersen. “Cooperating, working hard, being honest, and being on time are big ones, too.”
Employee advantages and benefits can range anywhere from being in a friendly environment, becoming part of an in-store “family”, to discounts on products from the store.
“Hallmark is like a family atmosphere,” said Jantz. “You get really close to your fellow employees; you become a little family and that’s the best part about it.”
These employee benefits and advantages aren’t only limited to becoming an employee, there are stores that offer benefits like discounts on in-store products.
“As soon as someone starts they get an associate discount,” Johnson said. “That’s 25 percent off your price, that works on everything in the store, regardless of how long you’ve been an employee.”
Extra cash is never far during the holidays. Especially for Macy’s employees that receive commission on top of minimum wage.
“We have a lot of fun; the goals are great so you continually keep progressing with your sales,” Andersen said. “Also, we get payed off of commission on top of minimum wage. You also get a 20 percent discount on stuff around the store.”
10 stores hiring for the holidays:
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Bath and Body Works
- Claire’s (and Icing by Claire’s)
- Fred Meyers
- Hallmark
- JC Penney
- Macy’s
- Marshalls
- Maurices
- Safeway
If you are wanting to apply at American Eagle Outfitters, Bath and Body Works, Claire’s (or Icing by Claire’s), Hallmark, JC Penney, Macy’s, Marshalls, Maurices, or Safeway simply go to the location nearest to you, ask for an application, fill it out, and return the application the next business day you are able to.
If you are looking to apply at Fred Meyer’s then go online to their website and fill out the information requested. They will contact you via email and instruct you on what to do next to finish the application process.
If you are looking for extra ways to earn some cash this holiday season then look no further. Get a head start on the holidays and get down to one of these store locations and apply today.
“It’s so much fun,” Andersen said. “You learn how to work as a team as well as how to work for yourself.”
So, if you are a hard worker looking for a little extra cash as the holidays approach consider applying to be part of a Seasonal Team at these store locations.