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4A Daily News– Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Commerceenterprise business to a close, businesses are getting ready to hire seasonal workers in anticipation of holiday sales. Between the months of October and December, retailers and other industries including customer service, hospi- tality, clerical, manufac- turing, shipping and e- commerce typically hire seasonal workers to help meet the increase in demand traditionally seen the last quarter of the year. In 2011, the U.S. saw a net gain in seasonal hiring of 718,500, a 14.5 percent increase from 2010, according to the U.S. Labor Department. Last year's numbers were a mere 2,300 workers shy of 2007 pre-reces- sion levels. & Surge in seasonal staffing opens opportunities As the summer months come Lisa foot in the door, which could lead to full-time employment for some. According to a Career- Builder survey, 30 per- cent of employers plan on transitioning some seasonal staff to full- time employees. Sea- sonal hiring also gives job seekers an opportu- nity to add to their work history as well as make connections and net- work with others. What Businesses Are Looking For In Season- al Workers Hansen According to the International Council of Shopping Centers, despite economic uncertainty and rising gas prices, retailers boasted a 6 percent increase in sales for the month of August – the indus- try's strongest performance since stores collectively posted a 6.8 percent sales gain in March. This increase in sales could be a sign of things to come as people begin shopping for the holidays. Seasonal Hiring Offers Oppor- tunity for Full-time Employment Businesses like retail shops typically increase staff by 5 per- cent during the holiday season, while others add up to 50 percent more workers, providing job seekers an opportunity to get their ers. Managers have to handle higher demand in products and services and their employee's holiday schedules. To help allevi- ate that added stress, companies look for contingent workers who demonstrate positive and cheerful attitudes, flexible work histories and the ability to learn job duties quickly. Job seekers who can remain calm amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season will separate themselves from the other workers trying to find work in this economy. How to Find Seasonal Jobs to Along with a boost in sales, the holiday season also brings added stress to employ- Transition to Full-time Employ- ment to find seasonal jobs is through staffing agencies. According to Staffing Industry Analysts, 21 percent of temporary work is used for seasonal staffing while 28 per- One of the most efficient ways cent is used due to absences of full-time employees. Businesses like Express Employment Profes- sionals are filling positions across all aspects of work through the holiday season and can also be instrumental in helping job seek- ers find employment. Workers who find seasonal employment may be good candi- dates for full-time employment by demonstrating initiative, showing up to work on time and being friendly. These simple traits can help workers establish a reputation of being willing to go above and beyond to meet deadlines, be reliable and fit into the company's culture. Another way job seekers can stand out is to offer to take on more tasks or seek training or advice from full- time staff. The end of the year is typically a hectic time at a com- pany. There is always plenty to get done and not enough workers to complete them. When tempo- rary help asks their hiring man- ager if there is more work that needs to be done and offers to work hard to complete it, it shows a strong work ethic, dili- gence and an overall sense of teamwork. Seasonal employment is becoming a great way for job seekers to find work. And with the high expectations of this holi- day season, the chances for more workers making that transition look bright. Lisa Hansen owns Express Employment Professionals, 243 S. Main St. in Red Bluff, 527-0727. workshop New Venture Entrepre- neurial Series – The Butte College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is presenting a series of workshops for start-up and new business- es. The workshops will be held on Wednesday morn- ings 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Oct. 10 through Oct. 31 at the Butte College Small Business Development Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico. The cost for the series is $50 per per- son prepaid or $60 at the door. New venture This 4-part training series provides essential information for individu- als thinking about starting a new business and new business owners. include: New Business Orientation, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, and Business Plan Overview. You will learn the legal requirements for business start-up, how to assess your market and calculate start-up costs, and how to plan for direc- tion and to obtain funding. Call for detailed flyer. Pre-registration is required. Call 895-9017 to register and for informa- tion. Topics • Corning in the Evening - Thank you, Keri Dean from Corning Consignment and Resale, 811 Fourth Street, for hosting the monthly get together. Those who attended got to see what they have to offer in their 7,000 square foot facility and it was a very nice evening with refreshments and prizes. If you have never been in the store you will want to check it out. • Free Seminar — Next Wednesday or Thursday there will be a free seminar "10 Ways to Keep Your Home. Sound advice on how to avoid foreclosure." The seminar in Spanish will be Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, and the English seminar will be Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Carlino Event Center, Rolling Hills Casino in Corning. If you afraid of losing your home to foreclosure or struggling to make your mort- gage payments, then you won‚t want to miss this free seminar, To register email slown@ncen.org or call (530) 529-7000. The Job Training Center, New Castle Mortgage and Keep Your Home California have part- nered to provide you a chance to understand your options, make informed decisions, effectively navigate the system and quickly take your next step towards keeping your home. You will be able to ask questions of the panel of experts at the seminar. Don't miss the event. Register now. There will be no sales pitches and no products sold. • Jehovah Rapha meets tomorrow at the Cozy Diner Banquet Room in Red Bluff at 6 pm. You are invited to come and be refreshed, receive hope and healing too. Please invite anyone you know who is a cancer patient, cancer survivor and family and friends who have jour- neyed through cancer. Come expecting God's fresh touch of encouragement. Free seminar on avoiding foreclosure There are also times of sharing, prayer, fun and laughter and door prizes. Please call Patricia at 824- 0411 with any questions. •Tehama District Fair is coming up Sept. 27-30. Share the Magic, is the theme for this year. Some of the events are: the California Pro Rodeo Finals, Lion Safari, Destruction Derby, Tractor and Trucks and Chad Bushnell Band performing. The Junior Livestock Sale will be Sept. 29. Also, the Fourth Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest with a first prize of $1,000. For more information call 527-5920 or go online to www.tehemadistrictfair.com. • If you have not registered for a booth at the annual Children's Fair, it's not too late. You may register until Friday, Sept. 28. The Children's Fair is Oct. 13. It has been moved to the same day as the Health Spree and Calico Faire to decrease the pull on agencies that par- ticipate in multiple events per year. The Children's Fair will be in different buildings, so please see the break- down below. The hours for the events, except for Cali- co Faire, will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Calico Faire Fun Run - 8:30 a.m. Calico Faire - lawn area behind Auditorium & Cafeteria (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Health Spree - Auditori- um, Cafeteria, & Tyler Jelly Building (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Children's Fair - Floriculture Bldg., Kerstiens Enter- tainment Area, Ron Knight Bldg., & lawn area between Kerstiens Entertainment Area & Ron Knight Bldg. (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) 4-H Open House - Hog & Beef Barn (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Go to https://docs.google.com/a/teham- aschools.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formk ey=dHJZeDZuUy03UlpnSHpGQ0JET0pqV2c6MQ and register. ——— This column is prepared and submitted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce. ServSafe workshop to be offered in Chico Training & Certification Workshop - The Butte College Small Business Development Center pre- sents "ServSafe Food Safety Training & Certifi- cation" workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Butte College Small Business Development Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. Chico. The cost is $120 per person prepaid or $130 at the door including ServSafe text- book, or $80 prepaid and $90 at the door without book. ServSafe Food Safety Retail Food Facility Law requires re-testing and re- California Uniform Gold Exchange Please join us in supporting NVCSS 7th annual Make A Difference Event Sunday, October 21st Tickets must be purchased by 12 noon Thurs. 18th Social Hour 4:30 • Dinner 5:30 at the Tehama District Fairgrounds 247-3372 or www.nvcss.org for resv. $85 per person includes $30 Charitable Contribution. certification of compe- tence in Food Safety and Sanitation every 5 years. Re-taking & successfully passing this required test is necessary to renew your certification. This course includes the National Restaurant Association ServSafe® ServSafe Essentials, man- ual, Scranton (test sheets) & certificate. exam, ing is recognized by the State of California Health Department & fulfills State Certification obliga- tions. The train- Pre-registration is required. Please call the Butte College Small Busi- ness Development Center (SBDC) at 895-9017 to register and for more information. K W I K K U T S Family Hair Salon $200 REGULAR HAIRCUT off with coupon Not good with other offers 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 Reg. $13.95 Expires 9/30/12