Snagajob.Com Updates Holiday Job Info

With the economy in turmoil recently and unemployment rates soaring, many people who've been fired or laid off from full-time jobs are turning to hourly jobs to make ends meet. Some even take on two or three part-time jobs, working for different companies - if necessary. Since Christmas season is fast approaching, sites like Snagajob.com can help potential employees tweak their job hunting skills and up their chances of landing a seasonal or even permanent part-time or hourly job. In a tight economy, updated job hunting skills can make all the difference between landing a job or remaining unemployed.

Updates from Snagajob.com and info about hourly jobs, part-time jobs and the economy

The latest news? Hourly job seekers, particularly those that want holiday jobs, may find this year far tougher than previous years. That probably isn't a huge surprise to many readers but if you want to see recent info, check here: http://www.snagajob.com/press/holiday-hiring-market-2008.aspxto see the result of a recent survey at the Snag a Job website. The survey indicates that seasonal jobs could be down as much as 33 percent, compared to last year. Ouch!

According to the survey, thirty-six percent of employers will begin looking for workers in October, with a significant number starting before then.

Bottom line: potential seasonal job seekers need to start looking for jobs in October, if possible. This includes college students who plan to work over the holidays and who could be competing with those laid off or fired from their full-time jobs. Employers may have to make some tough decisions while interviewing potential job candidates.