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10 top tips on advertising your seasonal contract job

It’s time to start looking for valuable seasonal workers to help with the extra mahi needed over summer.

1. Stress that this is an opportunity to work lots and earn well

2. Describe the good community of people they’ll be working with

3. “Refer a mate” scheme

4. If the job is remote, highlight communal shelter and accommodation

5. On-site training can be a big pull

6. Prove you’re a fair employer with a good reputation

7. Talk about your company’s good communications

8. Mention possible career pathways

9. No two days are the same

10. Opportunities to work at the same time next year

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