8 Great Seasonal Jobs and How to Get Hired for Them

8 Great Seasonal Jobs and How to Get Hired for Them 8 Great Seasonal Jobs and How to Get Hired for Them Even though most hiring for seasonal jobs takes place during the months leading up to the holiday season and during the summer, they aren’t the only time employers hire seasonal workers.Peak hiring seasons vary, just like the weather does. Depending on the job, seasonal hiring can take place during any one of the four seasons- winter,  spring,  summer or fall, and if you’re interested in working overseas remember that the timing of the seasons is different on the other side of the world.Seasonal jobs can be a way to earn extra money for holiday shopping or for school, to gain experience for a resume, to travel, take a  break from the real world, or to work a schedule that fits your personal life rather than working 9 to 5 year-round stuck in an office. Some people even make a career out of seasonal jobs - mixing and matching so they are working when and where they want.Here are 8 great seasonal jobs  to consider including holiday season positions, working abroad, summer jobs, tra vel and tourism, tax season positions and more opportunities to explore. 01 How to Get Hired for a Seasonal Job Arthur Tilley/Photolibrary/Getty Images One of the best ways to see the world is to work (or volunteer) abroad.   There are many programs that make working abroad easy.   Organizations that focus on work abroad options for US and international travelers make it simple to apply, handle the logistics for you, and help you get hired.  Job options include teaching abroad (and you typically don’t need a teaching degree), resort and summer camp jobs, nanny and au pair positions, farm jobs, and many other positions where foreign workers are encouraged to apply.