With Christmas fast approaching, there soon will be many temporary jobs available in the retail sector. These can be great for people looking to boost their income with a second weekend job or for people who need to find work for a short period of time. If you are looking for permanent work, then you should not rule these jobs out as often, if you prove yourself and there is the availability, you may be offered a job after your initial contract has ended. You can also apply for other jobs whilst working, meaning if something permanent does come up, you will not necessarily miss out on it.
The rate of pay is usually quite basic but it is certainly a stepping stone in to the work life and you never know where it may lead. Working in retail running up to Christmas can also be quite fun and you may even get a staff discount where you work as an added bonus.