Believe it or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us.

This time of year rivals the early summer for biggest hiring growth.

CareerCast.com had more than 25,000 listings for jobs just in the first half of September alone.

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Most of the holiday season jobs are found in the retail industry – from costume shops to big box stores.

The holiday season also has plenty of opportunities in the food and travel industry.

Although most jobs are seasonal, there is always the possibility for long-term employment – so get those resumes updated.