What to do over the summer? These seasonal jobs are the most sought after

Preparations for the upcoming tourist season are in full swing. After two pandemic years, the announcements of tourist arrivals for this summer and the post-season are great, but there is a lack of workers in many sectors. Seasonal workers in tourism have been among the most sought after on the labor market for years. Croatia is breaking tourism records, new hotels are being built with millions of investments, the number of guests and employment in tourism is growing.

If you are looking, Zaposlena hr provides an overview of seasonal jobs offered on our market.

Labor shortage

In the coming season, Croatia could break tourist records again, but the tourism sector lacks a large number of workers. Who will welcome and serve our numerous guests if the employers cannot find a quality and reliable workforce. Employers' search for tourism workers starts already in January so that everything is ready to welcome guests.

As there are fewer and fewer tourist workers on the job market, employers are giving young people and those without experience a chance, and increasing wages. It is very important to know at least one foreign language, and if you know several, you are at a greater advantage. The jobs of tourist, children's and sports animator are very interesting, attractive and very well paid, especially for young people and students, and many employers, hotels and camps are looking for people in that area.

Also, the search for quality and experienced receptionists gives employers trouble, so if you are attracted to this kind of work, you are communicative and speak foreign languages, this is the right choice for you. Even if you have no experience, knowing the language will help you a lot.

Foreign seasonal workers

Waiters, cocktail masters, bartenders, cooks are the most sought-after employees for the upcoming season, and the owners of restaurants, hotels and other catering facilities offer paid accommodation, food and a good salary, because the tourist season could not function without employees from this sector.

More and more foreign workers are coming to Croatia because there are fewer and fewer workers on the domestic market. In recent years, the tourism sector has also found good and quality workers from the neighboring countries of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, but due to better market conditions in Western European countries and insufficiently paid work in Croatia, these workers left for better jobs. For the last few seasons, employers have been finding seasonal workers in Nepal, the Philippines and other faraway countries.

Picking fruits and vegetables

Seasonal workers in agriculture, as fruit and vegetable pickers, are increasingly in demand. In Slavonia, Dalmatia and other parts of Croatia, agricultural producers are crying out for labor. Strawberry season is just behind us, but watermelons have arrived, so farmers in the Neretva valley are looking for people. Employers are looking for quality workers, but workers also want good, quality conditions and security for themselves and their families.

Seasonal work (or part-time work) is often seen as a second-rate, less desirable option compared to permanent full-time work. However, this does not necessarily have to be the case.

Below, Eures presents eight reasons why you should consider seasonal work.

Access to entry-level jobs

Seasonal jobs often offer entry-level jobs, which would be much more difficult to find in other sectors. A seasonal job can serve as a stepping stone and provide you with the necessary experience that will pave the way for a suitable professional opportunity in the future.

Try working in a new area or with a new employer

If you want to try your hand at a new professional field or work for a different employer, seasonal work can enable you to do so without having to worry too much because, if you don't like the job, you don't have any long-term obligations.

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to develop your skills

The variety of seasonal jobs on offer (for example, at ski resorts, festivals, in retail or agriculture) give you the opportunity to improve specific and in-demand skills that you might not be able to develop in other workplaces.

Enrich your resume

If you've quit one job and are looking for a new one, a seasonal job can be a great opportunity to fill in gaps in your resume, gain valuable skills, and generate much-needed income in between jobs.

Open doors to new jobs

While seasonal jobs give you the opportunity to try working for a particular employer or in a particular field, they allow employers to vet you and see if you fit into their work environment. If your employer is convinced that you are particularly hardworking and motivated, it is very likely that they will offer you a job for a longer period.

Expand your network of business contacts

After the seasonal work contract expires, even if they don't offer you a permanent job, you will be richer for the experience of working with new people who can help you find job opportunities in the future.

Travels

A large number of seasonal jobs are offered in tourism, which can enable you to travel and work abroad, visit new places and meet new people, culture, and you will also receive a salary!

Stay outdoors

By their very nature, a large number of seasonal jobs are performed outdoors because they usually depend on the seasons and weather conditions. Being outdoors offers many benefits; for example, it can strengthen your immune system and have a positive effect on your mental health.