Many companies hire temporary help during the holiday season or when inventory time comes around for the company. These types of jobs are great ways for those looking to get their foot in the door and get noticed. Many seasonal employees are asked to join the company as regular employees at the end of their period of temporary employment.

While being asked to join the company on a part or full time basis is up to the soul discretion of the company there are a few things that you, the seasonal employee, can do to get noticed and make the odds of you being asked back greater. Here are some great tips for getting noticed during a seasonal job.

Be a Problem Solver. Get your thinking cap on. You won’t have to run around the store solving every problem that comes up, but you should be able to solve some of the problems that come your way. Don’t wait to be told to do something, instead take initiative and do it yourself. This will get you labeled as a go-getter and hopefully get you noticed.

Dependable, Presentable and On Time. Chances are if you don’t show up on time for your seasonal job you aren’t going to change overnight and show up for your regular job. If you are looking to turn your seasonal job into a permanent job, then make sure you show up on time, volunteer for extra shifts when they are offered, and make it known that you are there to work. It also helps to make sure that you look professional on the job as it shows you take pride in the job you are doing.

Network. Networking is a very helpful factor in turning that temporary job into a permanent one. It allows you to make great connections in the business world and it can often times come in handy if another location needs an employee. Try to make as many connections as possible while at your seasonal job. Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to the manager, supervisor or boss when they come in. It could just make the lasting impression your hoping for.

Talk it Out. Once you’ve showed that you are dependable, on time and reliable don’t be afraid to approach the subject of permanent employment with your employer. Let them know that you are considering their place of employment for a permanent job and you’d like to be considered. This can be helpful in many ways. It helps you network, allows you to know if the place of employment is even considering hiring permanent employees, and lastly it helps show that you are a go-getter.

There is no way to guarantee that a place that is hiring seasonal help will hire you permanently. However, by making a good impression you’ll be in the forefront of the employer’s mind should they choose to hire any of the seasonal help permanently. It all comes down to making a lasting impression and showing the employer exactly why they should add you to their permanent staff.

Interviewing for a job can be a stressful process. The most important thing to remember is that the person interviewing you is trying to learn something about you and what you are looking for, so essentially, all you have to know is yourself and you will in turn know your answers. It also doesn’t hurt to review a few seasonal job interview sample questions before nervously walking into your first interview.

It is completely natural to be nervous while being interviewed for a job. Whether you are looking for a summer job or an adult looking for a life-long career, everyone gets nervous when they sit on the other side of that interview desk. The more interviews you start to go to, the more you will realize that most employers have a standard set of questions, though often asked with different wording. It is wise to review a few of those standard questions before walking into your first interview.

A common question that employers will ask when interviewing a potential new seasonal employee is “why should we hire you to work here?” It is important for you to have a good response to this question to set you apart from the rest of the people applying for the same job as you. You want this employer to remember you and want to hire you after interviewing many people throughout the day. The good news is that this is also a question where you can showcase your personal qualities and get into the details of why you would make a good seasonal employee. Tell the interviewer about things you have accomplished in your education and the things you are working to achieve in your future.

Another common question for those applying for seasonal jobs is “how do you handle pressure at work?”  Always remain calm while answering the interview questions and be sure to think about it before you speak. For this question, you want to make it known that you respond to the situation at hand before it becomes a stressful situation to avoid unnecessary stresses at work. This is also your opportunity to inform the interviewer of your organization skills that help you work effectively and efficiently under pressure.

While interviewing for that important seasonal job, try to remember to be yourself, stay calm and answer the questions honestly and deliberately. The person interviewing you was once there too and will most likely understand how it feels to be on the other side of that desk.