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LOCAL JOBS: National Retailers Hiring Thousands of Seasonal Workers and MORE.

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Those looking to get in on the holiday hiring push may want to act early, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas’  annual holiday hiring forecast for 2013.

This year’s holiday hiring levels may not hit those of 2012, when 751,800 were added to retailers’ payrolls, Challenger said.

Still, 700,000 seasonal jobs are anticipated to be added in 2013, with the bulk of holiday hiring decisions expected to be made in October, the Chicago-based outplacement consulting firm projected.

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“Holiday job seekers should start their search by contacting friends already working in establishments that could need holiday workers. You should also target establishments of which you are a frequent customer,” said CEO John A. Challenger of the Chicago-based outplacement firm.

“If there are certain retail outlets where you would prefer to work, start going there when business is low and try to make a connection with a manager or assistant manager. The key is separating oneself from the pile of applicants the store will see between now and Halloween,” Challenger concluded.  

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WAL-MART SEASONAL ASSOCIATES

Wal-Mart has announced that it is hiring 55,000 seasonal associates for the 2013 holiday season. In addition, the big box retailer said it would be transitioning 35,000 existing temporary works to part-time employees, and 35,000 part-time employees to full-time. Visit the Wal-Mart website for more information on careers and to apply online. Job candidates can also apply on their local Wal-Mart stores at the hiring kiosk.


KOHL’S SEASONAL ASSOCIATES

Department store-operator Kohl’s expects to add 53,000 seasonal associates including retail and “credit greeters”  this holiday season, up slightly from last year.  To work at Kohl’s, you must be at least 17. We saw openings for assistant managers in Crestwood, Aurora and Batavia while perusing the  department store’s corporate website. A distribution center in Ottawa is also looking for season warehouse workers. For information on available positions and to apply online, visit the Kohl’s website.  

Local Kohl’s jobs are also being advertised on Snag-A-Job.


TARGET SEASONAL TEAM MEMBERS

Target announced that it would be hiring 70,000 season team members this holiday season, down 20 percent from 2012. The reason for that is to offer more year-round employees additional hours, according to the company blog, BullsEye. Last year, 34,000 of temporary seasonal hires were hired as permanent year-round team members. To work at Target you must be at least 16. View open positions and apply for jobs online at the Target website.

Local Target stores also offer hiring kiosks.


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ILLINOIS TOLLWAY

The Illinois Tollway  has just posted several new openings for jobs at all skill and educational levels. View openings and apply online on the Illinois Tollway website.


FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

Stony Creek Golf Complex is looking for a food and beverage manager to oversee the the grill and banquet facility in Oak Lawn. The complex is owned and managed by the Oak Lawn Park District.  View the job description on the Oak Lawn Park District website.


STARBUCKS BARISTAS

Starbucks at 6768 W. 95th St. and 10301 S. Cicero in Oak Lawn are hiring baristas. We were told by a local Starbucks manager that candidates should apply online at Starbucks. Candidate resumes and applications are emailed to local managers on Monday, who select local candidates to interview.


PART-TIME KITCHEN WORKER

Lou Malnatis is in need of a part-time kitchen worker. Interested applicants must be available to work nights and weekends. Apply at the store at 5261 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, or call 708-425-2660 for more information. 

If you know of a local job, send it Patch's way tolorraine.swanson@patch.com or daniell@patch.com.

More seasonal job listings can be found here.

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