1. Introduction

Retail is a seasonal industry. Temporary jobs encompass the entire field. Target stores that interest you.

Take a look at these stats:

The national annual staff turnover for retail companies ranges from 60 to more than 200 percent of their payroll.

Selling merchandise is highly seasonal and is influenced by weather, tourism and holidays. Retailers often boost their staffs by about 30 percent between November and January for the holidays.

The current retail job market is tight. Retailers often post job openings for all their store tenants at a central bulletin board. Many retail chains set up booths at job fairs and take out ads online, in the classifieds, on billboards and on the radio. Gift certificates and cash bounties are among the incentives offered to employees who bring in qualified friends or relatives to work.

What this all adds up to is the retail job market being ripe with opportunities for temporary workers. Whether you're a student, a mother or need a change of pace, this is a viable and lucrative option.

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