Pros and Cons of Seasonal Employment

Most modern jobs are demanding, no matter the season. Some, however, due to their field, have an increased need for part-time workers during particularly high-traffic times of the year, like Christmas or the Summer.

For example, retail stores are in extremely high demand during the former, while the tourism industry’s peak season is mostly during the latter.

At times like these, companies allocate part of their yearly budget to man their business with extra staff on a temporary basis.

Such positions accommodate certain needs for both employer and employee, but they may not always be ideal.

In this blog, we will go through the things that define seasonal occupation.

The Pros of Seasonal Employment

Depending on your unique circumstances, seasonal employment certainly offers numerous benefits, including:

• Flexibility: The very nature of seasonal employment means that it is designed to leave room for flexibility, as your position is considered supplementary to the already existing staff. This makes seasonal jobs particularly fitting for students, or people looking for a side job.
  
• Quick Access to Work Experience: Speaking of students, one of the main concerns young job seekers face is the requirement of work experience, of which they usually have little or none. Seasonal work makes for an excellent way to somewhat rectify this issue quickly.
  
• Diverse Outlook: Another way to utilise seasonal employment is to gain a different perspective by dipping your toes in a relatively unfamiliar industry to you. This kind of experience is incredibly valuable, as it will allow you to develop various different skill sets that will prove useful in any future occupational endeavours.
  
• A Stepping Stone to Full-Time Employment: Just because something is temporary, it doesn’t mean it needs to remain as such. It is up to you and your performance to make a case for a full-time hire after the peak period is over. Should you find yourself in a position where you enjoy this job, nothing is stopping you from pursuing a “promotion” of this kind.

The Cons of Seasonal Employment

On the flip side, there are also several disadvantages that come with seasonal employment you need to consider before applying, such as:

• Limited Career Progression: While a seasonal job may be useful in several short-term aspects, its value diminishes over time, as it doesn’t add much to your CV that would impress hiring managers.
  
• Lack of Benefits: Seasonal positions usually don’t offer much in the way of benefits, which is understandable due to their nature, but it could still pose a couple of issues for you.
  
• High Competition: We have mentioned in multiple blogs that the current job market is highly competitive. This is particularly true in the case of seasonal positions, which tend to be in high demand but often limited in number.
• Work-life Balance Issues: Despite the short nature of seasonal occupations and the limited amount of your time they command, they can still clash with your holiday schedule. In such periods, days tend to be quite filled and a job that revolves specifically around said periods can place certain obstacles for you.

Locating Seasonal Occupation Opportunities

Regardless of what your position on seasonal positions is after reading this blog, the one constant truth is that the best of the best await you at Ergodotisi, the number one job search platform in Cyprus.

Look up new seasonal positions every day, and find the one that best suits your interests