Working for a company during the holidays is a great way to get in the door with an employer, which can lead to a permanent role after the seasonal work ends. In fact, one national retailer said 40% of workers typically remain with the store following the holiday shopping season.

Ready to get to work? Check out the stores below that are hiring now for the upcoming season.

Holiday hiring at Target

If you’re looking for in-store and distribution center jobs at #Target this season, the company is adding positions to cover everything from warehouse roles to helping with curbside pickup during peak hours.

Wage and benefits for seasonal employees at Target

• Starting wage is $15/hour
• Access to a range of health and wellness benefits, including free virtual doctor visits and free counseling sessions
• Employees are eligible for Quarantine Pay for 14 days (for cases where a team member is placed under mandatory medical quarantine) and confirmed COVID-19 Illness Pay (for instances where a team member contracts COVID-19 — Target will provide 100% of their pay for up to 14 days)
• Guaranteed holiday on Thanksgiving Day

How to apply to a seasonal job at Target

• For your health and safety, all hiring is online this season
• Store leaders will conduct pre-scheduled interviews with applicants who apply online
• Virtual and pre-recorded video interviews will be used
• Prospective distribution center candidates who apply online will also have a contactless hiring experience

Best ways to find seasonal work and apply online at Target

Start your Target job search now by clicking here.

Want to learn more about Target? Click here to visit the Working at Target resource page

Holiday hiring at Walmart

If you’re looking for in-store or fulfillment center jobs with #Walmart this season, the company is hiring additional cashiers, overnight and day stockers, and e-commerce warehouse shoppers. You could be earning a wage in as little as 48 hours — seasonal employment begins immediately upon hiring and continues through January. Want to stay on as a Walmart employee past the holidays? Many seasonal hirings lead to year-round employment.

Wage and benefits for seasonal employees at Walmart

• Walmart’s e-commerce warehouse hourly wage ranges from $15.75 to $23.75, depending on location
• Walmart’s in-store hourly wage ranges from $12.75 to $16, depending on location
• Guaranteed holiday on Thanksgiving Day

Best ways to find seasonal work and apply online at Walmart

Start your Walmart job search now by clicking here.

Want to learn more about Walmart? Click here to visit the Working at Target resource page

Holiday hiring at big-box stores like Kohl’s and Best Buy

Seasonal hiring at Kohl's

If you’re looking for holiday jobs at Kohl’s this season, the company is hiring additional store associates as well as positions in distribution and e-commerce fulfillment.

Wage and benefits for seasonal employees at Kohl’s

• Hourly store wage ranges from $8 to $13, depending on location
• Hourly distribution center wage ranges from $11.73 to $21.83, depending on location
• Seasonal associates get a 15% Kohl’s discount card
• Guaranteed holiday on Thanksgiving Day

Best ways to find seasonal work and apply online at Kohl's

Start your Kohl's job search now by clicking here.

Want to learn more about Kohl's? Click here to go directly the Kohl's careers page

Seasonal hiring at Best Buy

Electronics more your speed? Best Buy is hiring employees to work in sales and customer service, as well as for their Geek Squad team and its distribution center.

Wage and benefits for seasonal employees at Best Buy

• Hourly wage is $15/hr
• Seasonal workers get a flexible schedule and employee discount
• Guaranteed holiday on Thanksgiving Day

Best resources to find seasonal work and apply online at Best Buy

Start your Best Buy job search now by clicking here.

Want to learn more about Best Buy? Click here to go directly the Best Buy jobs page

Job search and seasonal work tips

Use key words like 'seasonal' or 'holiday' in your Jobcase job search. Including common seasonal job functions, like 'retail', 'warehouse', and 'customer service' may also help. You can also apply directly on the company’s website.

Thinking about staying on past the holidays? Learn the job you’re hired to do — do it well! — and evaluate if the job and company is a right fit for you. If you enjoy it, talk to your managers and express your interest in staying permanently. Showing that you have an interest in transitioning to a permanent role shows that you have initiative and drive — two important qualities of successful employees.

Are you gearing up for the holidays? Share your thoughts in the comments below.