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    The company operates 6,100 stores worldwide. "The end of the year historically represents a large part of our company's annual sales, and 2009 is not expected to be any different ... The recent price reductions for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii gaming consoles are expected to create a lot of store traffic from customers." LaFayette advises job seekers to also look beyond standard retail companies for seasonal jobs. Full Article at Columbus Dispatch
    The end of the year historically represents a large part of our company's annual sales, and 2009 is not expected to be any different ... The recent price reductions for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii gaming consoles are expected to create a lot of store traffic from customers.
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 2 weeks ago
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Holiday job search is unlikely to be jolly
  1. There are likely to be jobs at transportation firms as more people use the Internet to shop and send goods, thus making that a stronger possibility
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 2 weeks ago
  2. With millions of Americans out of work and many more simply cutting back on all discretionary spending, few retailers will take the risk of eating into slim profits with extra workers.
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 2 weeks ago
  3. Holiday hiring might improve slightly over last year, but only because 2008 saw the lowest seasonal employment growth in nearly 20 years
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 2 weeks ago
  4. 2009 drained it a bit, so I'm hoping to sock it all away.
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 2 weeks ago
  5. People should be a little creative in looking for holiday employment
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 2 weeks ago
  6. In previous years, the applicants haven't been as impressive ... Now, I've got too many good people to choose from. It's making my hiring decision so much harder than it's ever been.
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 2 weeks ago
  7. to be really jittery still, and consumer confidence is down ... That doesn't bode well for hiring anywhere. It'll likely be less challenging here (to find a job) than in other areas, but that's not so comforting for someone looking for a job.
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 2 weeks ago

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