It’s Not Too Late to Get a Great Seasonal Job
Steve Gaut, Spokesperson, UPS
(Atlanta, GA, Tuesday, December 12, 2017) – We all know procrastinators who wait until the last minute to do everything, including their holiday shopping. Some great news today for those chronic procrastinators — it’s not too late to get a great seasonal job. UPS has announced that it’s still hiring for good paying seasonal jobs at company locations across the country.
The full and part-time seasonal positions – primarily package handlers, drivers and driver-helpers – are not only a way to earn some extra cash, they’ve also long been an entry point for a permanent job when the holiday rush is over. Many senior executives started their careers as part-time employees, including CEO David Abney.
Spokesperson Steve Gaut explains how interested job seekers can easily apply for holiday season opportunities.
SOUNDBITE #1:
WE ARE FORECASTING TO DELIVER A RECORD SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY MILLION HOLIDAY PACKAGES THIS YEAR DURING THIS EXTRA-BUSY HOLIDAY SHIPPING SEASON. IN FACT, CYBER MONDAY WAS THE LARGEST ONLINE SHOPPING DAY IN U.S. HISTORY – SO WE STILL HAVE LOTS OF GOOD JOBS AVAILABLE HELPING US GET ALL THOSE HOLIDAY PURCHASES DELIVERED, AND WE WILL BE HIRING LATER INTO DECEMBER THIS YEAR.
SOUNDBITE #2:
THESE ARE NOT ONLY GREAT SEASONAL JOBS; THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO GREAT CAREERS. OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS, THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE PEOPLE WE HIRED FOR SEASONAL PACKAGE HANDLER JOBS WERE LATER HIRED IN A REGULAR POSITION WITH EXCELLENT BENEFITS WHEN THE HOLIDAYS WERE OVER.
UPS is hiring now for all seasonal positions. For more information or to apply, please visit UPSjobs.com.