Connie

Or turn yours into a permanent one!

Finding seasonal work in December may be more difficult than it would in October or November, but it's certainly not impossible. 11 percent of companies reported that they plan on recruiting seasonal employees this December.

If you are still looking for holiday work, it is important to stand out to potential employers as much as possible. In order to maximize your odds, try out these pointers from MSNBC.com:

• Apply for multiple jobs, not just one or two
• Offer to be as flexible as possible with their work schedules
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude on job interviews
• Remember to send handwritten thank-you notes to the people who interview you

Wondering where to start your job search? According to CareerBuilder’s Job Forecast, the following are the most popular function areas within stores and offices for recruitment:

• Customer Service – 30 percent
• Administrative/Clerical support – 16 percent
• Shipping/Delivery – 15 percent
• Technology – 12 percent
• Inventory management – 10 percent
• Non-retail sales – 9 percent
• Accounting/Finance – 8 percent
• Marketing – 8 percent

Lastly, if you want to turn your seasonal gig into a permanent position, hiring managers recommend you:

• Provide above and beyond customer service. Offer help instead of waiting to be asked for it. – 66 percent
• Let the employer know up front that you’re interested in permanent employment – 49 percent
• Proactively ask for more projects – 45 percent
• Ask thoughtful questions about the organization – 39 percent
• Present ideas on how to do something better or try something new – 34 percent