How to Get General Labour Work This Summer

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By Lisa Hutchinson

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How to Get General Labour Work This SummerSummer is often seen as a slow time for hiring. Most job search websites will tell you to look for work in the spring and fall, the two busiest hiring seasons of the year. They may suggest that employers hire less, or even not at all, during summer and winter months. This isn’t true.

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Many businesses hire all year round, and the need to fill a role can open up at any point in time. Some hiring teams face challenges in the summer, such as when key decision makers take vacation. However, most are still on the search for the best people to fill the positions that they have available.

One of the roles that remain open almost year-round is General Labour. These positions rarely, if ever, slow down or stop. Many businesses will find they need to hire to cover summer vacations. Many must hire because of an increased workload in the summer. If you’ve been thinking about trying out a General Labour position, here’s how you can land some great work this summer.


Work With a Recruiter

Most businesses work with a staffing agency, like Liberty Staffing, to fill General Labour positions. This is because many companies need a high-volume of workers to get projects done. Your best bet is to register with a staffing agency if you are looking for a General Labour position this summer.

Some employers don’t post the role anywhere but with the recruitment agency they partner with, so you should join forces with the recruiter. When you come in to register, Liberty Staffing can help you to determine the type of General Labour work you would excel at.


Clean Up Your Application

Once you’ve found the General Labour position you’d like to apply to, it’s time to make sure your resume is in order. Also, make sure you customize your application for each company and position you apply to.

Check out some of the latest trends in resume writing to ensure your application is up-to-date. Objective statements are out, and the use of keywords is in. Having an up-to-date resume improves your chances of receiving a callback or interview.


Get Ready for the Interview

It’s never a bad idea to begin practicing your interview skills. Ask a friend or family member to help you, and watch your body language in a mirror. Take a look online at some of the common interview questions you may be asked. Think about how you’d answer them.

The more prepared you are for an interview, the more likely you are to succeed.


Keep an Open Mind

If you’re looking for a summer job, seeking to gain experience in a new field, or even just looking for something to fill the gap between jobs, a temporary General Labour job can be a great idea.

You should also keep an open mind about the types of work you want to do. General Labour is a large and varied field, ranging from cleaning, to loading/unloading, packaging, and anything in between.

If you’re ready to start a General Labour job this summer, apply to Liberty Staffing today!


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Lisa Hutchinson

I started with Liberty Staffing in 2004 as the Regional Business Manager of the London office. I have over 20 years of experience in the customer service and retail sectors, as well as leadership experience including Store Management, People Development and Recruiting. In 2016, our London location moved to a larger office in order to accommodate growth of our business, which included adding a Clerical Division.

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