Are you hunting for holiday work?
By Kim Quintero KVAL NewsSPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Kim Waltman spends his Tuesday morning filling out a job application at Target. It's the same way he's spent almost every morning for the past year and half after getting laid off. "I can't seem to find anything to support my family," said Waltman. "I have over 30 years of customer service experience, I have cashier experience, I have janitorial service.' With a full resume, he's one of thousands in Lane County hoping to find seasonal work. "Christmas is coming around the corner, and right now I feel like we're not going to have a good Christmas because I have no money," said Waltman. Competition is fierce in this holiday job market.
"Having a background of Target is always a plus - if they can be able to speak to our business and know what we stand for," said Tucker. "We're always looking for fast, fun, friendly and outgoing people." No matter the job, experts say you want to be marketable. "Be prepared to talk about yourself, to promote your skills, and also talk about how you've worked," said Kim Thompson, assistant manager, WorkSource Lane employment center.
"I'm still trying," said Waltman. |
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