Where to look for seasonal job offers without experience?
The upcoming holidays are a good time for those looking for additional income. Experts assure that there will be no shortage of seasonal job offers and you can earn quite well. Even if we have no experience. Low-skilled workers are needed mainly in tourism and agriculture. Pupils and students can count on an average of PLN 27 gross, and in our western neighbours the rates are nearly 3 times higher. How much can you earn on seasonal work and what to pay attention to when deciding to go abroad?
Holidays are a time that allows us to regenerate and break away from reality. However, not everyone associates them only with blissful relaxation on the beach, visiting exotic places or mountain trips. Young people, especially students, are increasingly using their free time from academic classes to gain an additional injection of cash. “Seasonal work is an ideal solution for students, people who want to earn their first money, as well as for those who are just entering the professional market, gaining their first experience ,” says Anna Kotasińska, Head of the Recruitment Team at LeasingTeam Group.
During the season, Polish employers are mainly looking for people for work related to the harvesting of vegetables and fruits, the flower industry, gastronomy and the hotel industry (maids, waiters/waitresses) and for inventory work. On the other hand, our western neighbours lack workforce in the hotel and catering industry, but also in the warehouse and food industry. These classes do not require much experience and are willingly performed by pupils or students.
How much can you earn on seasonal work?
Rates in the catering, hotel and agricultural industries are similar. Performing these jobs in Poland, we can earn an average of PLN 27 gross per hour. In Germany, we can count on 13-14 euros gross, which is about 60 zlotys. According to the calculations of the LeasingTeam employment agency, a seasonal worker in Germany, with an 8-hour day in the period from June to September, can earn EUR 8,992 gross, i.e. about EUR 40,000 in terms of our currency. PLN. gross.
“If you decide to work seasonally in Germany, you can expect to earn 13-14 euros gross per hour. An advantage is the possibility of working a large number of hours, especially in the catering and hotel industry, which has a direct impact on the employee’s gross monthly salary, which oscillates between 2200 – 2400 euros – lists Anna Kotasińska, Head of the Recruitment Team at LeasingTeam Group.
Without a doubt, the upcoming holidays are a good time for those looking for additional income. Especially for pupils and students up to 26 years of age, who are in the privileged situation of receiving a gross take-home amount when working on a contract of mandate.
“In the case of pupils and students up to 26 years of age, a contract of mandate will be the most advantageous form of employment, precisely because of the tax exemption. However, when it comes to the issue of contributions, the amount of insurance or the right to leave, it is worth considering employment on the basis of a temporary employment contract – explains Victoria Wochnik, HR coordinator at LeasingTeam Group, specializing in recruitment for jobs in Germany.
Seasonal work abroad – what to pay attention to?
When making a decision to go abroad, we must first carefully read all the terms and conditions of employment. The answers to most of the questions can be found in the contract, which we should read very carefully. If you have any doubts, don’t be afraid to turn to someone who knows better. In the case of cooperation with a temporary employment agency, a dedicated coordinator will be the right person. Experts emphasize that when analyzing the contract, it is worth taking a special look at several important aspects. One of them is notice periods.
“The basis for taking up any paid job is a meticulous study of the terms and conditions of employment. However, in the case of short-term trips abroad, we should pay special attention to the provisions regarding the costs and conditions of accommodation. If the form of employment is a temporary employment contract, remember that there are rigid notice periods. This means that the employee will not be able to resign from work overnight – explains Anna Kotasińska, Head of the Recruitment Team at LeasingTeam Group.
When analyzing offers, it also does not hurt to consult friends who have experience in seasonal work. It is also worth checking the reviews about the employer on the Internet, but keep in mind that not all of them are always fully reliable.
Directly or through an agency?
The need to be independent or develop organizational skills means that young people often look for work abroad on their own. This has its advantages, but also disadvantages. On the one hand, it allows for greater flexibility and the ability to explore different sources of employment, including local classifieds. On the other hand, organizing a trip on your own always carries a certain amount of risk, requires perseverance and a lot of time. This will certainly save us from working with a temporary employment agency. However, the most important advantage of such a solution is the care of a dedicated coordinator who will take care of formal issues and ensure that legal liability is secured for both the candidate and the employer.
– A temporary employment agency has a really wide range of offers, easily matching them to the candidate’s needs. We take care of all formalities and handle matters remotely to save as much of the employee’s time as possible. He also gets constant access to a coordinator who directly contacts the employer and deals with all necessary matters related to employment. We also provide fully equipped accommodation and in many cases also transport. Importantly, we do not take the costs of housing from the employee’s salary – says Victoria Wochnik, HR Coordinator at LeasingTeam Group.
Seasonal work is not only a chance to earn extra money. For many young people, it is a great opportunity to increase motivation, get to know people, develop interpersonal skills and gain new perspectives. They will come back with a baggage of valuable experience and skills that will certainly bear fruit in their future professional work.
Seasonal work for everyone: Where to look for offers without experience requirements?
At this point, you need to ask yourself two specific questions. How do I find a holiday job? And, how can I find a job without the required work experience?
First of all, it is worth checking local advertising portals. It is on them that entrepreneurs very often place job advertisements. At this point, we must warn people who are looking for seasonal work abroad. First of all, pay attention to whether the advertisement includes the name of the company, place of work or the resulting responsibilities.
Many advertisements on social networks can be an attempt at fraud. If you are not sure about the advertisement you are browsing, look for information about the employer on the Internet. You may be able to find an opinion about it, which will make it easier to decide whether to send your CV.
Are you looking for a job, but don’t know what to choose? We have a simple solution for this. Contact the nearest temporary employment agency, e.g. LeasingTeam. With the help of experienced people, your job search will be easier, safer and probably faster than looking for employment on your own. If there is no LeasingTeam agency in your area, you can go to the District Employment Office, for example.
The most popular industries during the holidays are agriculture, tourism, hospitality, retail, gastronomy and construction. Very often, the PUP has job offers that you can take up immediately.
You must be at least 18 years old to do holiday work. In many cases, employers decide not to hire a person under 18 years of age, because it is associated with many formal requirements. The most popular group are pupils and students, who are then bound by a contract of mandate.
How to write a CV for a seasonal job without experience?
You have to remember that holiday work in a sense is like temporary work. Of course, taking up such a job will help you gain professional experience, but in most cases it will simply be physical work. Popular activities include helping with fruit picking, distributing leaflets, kitchen help, or helping on the construction site. Each of these jobs requires a lot of willingness and stamina.
Such jobs are characterized by low requirements, so writing a decent CV should not be a problem at all. In this case, a cover letter, for example, may be a better solution. You need to know that during a holiday job, the most important thing is the willingness itself. During the job interview, emphasize your motivation to act. It is possible that the employer will not require your CV from you. Nevertheless, it is worth having them with you.
You can include previous jobs on your resume. If you have no experience, focus on describing your education and skills. Perhaps you have completed a student internship? If so, put them on your resume. You can also describe your career goals. Explain why you want to get a job in a holiday job and how it relates to your plans for the future. Don’t forget about your interests and hobbies. Soft skills and specialist skills are also important.
Advantages of seasonal work: What benefits can you get?
We have reached the point where you already know how to search for job offers and how to write a resume without any previous experience. Do you still have doubts about working during the holidays? Let us dispel them.
Seasonal work allows you to gain professional experience. Therefore, it is recommended for young people who want to gain practice. Seasonal work allows you to learn about various fields, but also develops manual skills to a large extent.
Seasonal work is an excellent opportunity to develop soft skills, including communication, through working with clients, teamwork, which occurs in many seasonal jobs, but also managing your own time, combining private life with work for the first time.
For many young people, summer work is primarily a step towards financial independence. The first entry into the labor market is motivated by earning money for their own expenses. Very often, the first money earned is spent on financing education, developing hobbies, savings and travel.
If you want to find your dream job – bet on building a network of contacts. Working for holidays is a chance to get recommendations and the so-called networking, i.e. meeting people who can help you find future employment or internship.
Seasonal work teaches responsibility for duties, flexibility, coping with various situations and work culture (rules prevailing in a specific workplace).
The holiday period is a time when you can earn money, but also become a more independent and confident person. Make the most of this period!
Which industries most often hire seasonal workers with no experience?
There are a few professions in which experience is not required and these are not necessarily strictly seasonal jobs. Many students decide to work in a call center, as a copywriter, babysitter, receptionist, or tutor.
Popular jobs without the required experience are farm work, i.e. helping with harvesting, digging and harvesting fruit. We can also add gardening work, construction activities and positions in the tourism, catering and recreational industries to this list. Especially in tourist destinations and large holiday resorts.
The highest-paid holiday jobs are:
- surf worker,
- construction worker,
- animator,
- agricultural worker,
- gardening worker,
- waiter
- festival service,
- seasonal worker in stores.
In similar industries , employees from the east are recruited. In their case, however, a work permit is important, which is issued by the authorities designated by the state. To employ such employees, you also need all the necessary documents that enable you to function on the Polish labor market. Employees from abroad most often work in agricultural crops and animal husbandry and breeding, as well as accommodation and catering services.
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