The holiday season is just around the corner and the pressure to buy gifts is compounded with finding a full time job. Although Alabama and Mobile County's unemployment rate has ticked down slightly, many jobseekers are still faced with landing a job. During these times, accepting a part-time job or even two part-time jobs may be an option until a full-time position becomes available. Although childcare and other factors may inhibit a job seeker from taking a part-time job, there are some advantages to working a part-time or seasonal job. Listed below are a few tips to ponder: •Gaps in employment-working part-time and even a seasonal job could eliminate long term gaps in employment. Extended gaps in employment may be harder to explain to a hiring manager. •Skill Build- a part-time job may be an opportunity to hone your skills, acquire new skills and gain valuable work experience. •Networking- working a part-time may provide an opportunity to network with prospective employers and possible hiring managers on the job. •Increase chances of landing a full-time job-working for a company on a part-time basis may put you in line for future full-time positions. •Shows motivation - accepting a part-time job shows motivation to a prospective employer. Additionally, if you are looking for a seasonal job, consider retail/department stores, security companies, hotels, restaurants, delivery/driver positions, grocery stores, movie theatres, specialty shops, cleaning services, sitting services, etc. To apply for these positions consider visiting the Alabama JobLink website by clicking here or other job posting websites. Furthermore, consider scouting your local mall and retail stores to inquire. Hiring managers could provide a faster response time to hiring decisions in order to meet holiday demand.