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Christmas Jobs

Hi all,

I just wanted to start a thread about Christmas jobs, as I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who will be after them, and we can keep each other updated about who's hiring, whether to go on their website or ask in store etc.

I am planning on going round my local town centre asking about Christmas jobs on Saturday, so I'll come on here after and let people know what I have found out!

I'm just having a quick look on some websites, and discovered that HMV has started listing Christmas vacancies on their website: www.hmvcareers.co.uk The couple I have looked at are for 25 hours over 5 days.

I also know that Debenhams in Birmingham had a recruitment day last weekend, so looks like they are already starting to recuit.

I'll probably post again in a few mins after I've looked at some more websites, but if anyone else has any info, please add!

Comments

  • Waterstones.... http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/waterstones/vms/
    Several vacancies advertised, closing date is 12th September.

    Schuh.... http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/about/recruitment_main_frameset.asp
    A limited number of jobs advertised in London, Swindon, Milton Keynes, and Sunderland.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    It would be better if you could go on another day rather than Saturday as that's when they'll be at their busiest and have less time for you.
  • Yes you are completely right...you would think I'd know that after several years of working in retail!
  • BOOTS and ARGOS are recruiting now, also ELC was im not sure if they have filled the positions as they did in my local store.

    TOYS R US and SMYTHS are recruiting between mid sept begining of oct. im not sure which but you have to ring the stores

    WHSMITHS are recruiting in some stores

    TESCO i think you have to ring the stores

    ASDA you have to hand in a CV

    These are the ones ive rang so far
    If you want to see the rainbow ,you gotta put up with some rain
  • Sharon87
    Sharon87 Posts: 4,011 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I remember trying to get a Christmas job in Hamleys last year - they recruit early. If I can't find a TV job I may just apply lol. Bit of extra money and have fun too! lol

    (eek! 666th post!)
  • Not retail but Royal Mail have got vacancies at Cheadle and Hanley on Reed, data entry various shifts
    here
    "It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice." :T
  • Thank You for posting this! So helpful for everyone (especially me!)

    Here's what I've found out so far;

    WATERSTONES
    are all advertised online (i asked in one of the stores)

    ASDA you get an application form from the customer services desk.

    I've been looking for a job for 3 months now and Xmas recruitment makes me feel like I've more of a chance. At least Xmas is better than nothing right.
  • parcelforce have just started advertising xmas jobs for depot sorters, drivers and customer service staff.

    Here is the address for the search page http://rmg.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_Parcelforce02.asp
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