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As companies hire extra workers for the holidays, some of these seasonal employees already are wondering: How do I turn this temporary position into something permanent? And, in this economy, can I? Retailers who typically are big seasonal employers are suffering through a prolonged slump in consumer spending that's forced many to cut back ...
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Turning seasonal work into a permanent job
As companies hire extra workers for the holidays, some of these seasonal employees are already wondering: How do I turn this temporary position into something permanent? Retailers who are typically big seasonal employers are suffering through a prolonged slump in consumer spending that's forced many to cut back staffing.
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