How long is a seasonal contract?

Usually three to six months, matching the length of the ski, summer or harvest season.

Can you do seasonal work back to back?

Yes — a lot of seasonaires chase both hemispheres, working a northern winter and then a southern one, or a European summer followed by an Australian one.

Seasonaries

Seasonal Work & Seasonal Employment

Seasonal work means short, intense contracts tied to a season: a winter in the Alps, a summer on the Mediterranean, a harvest in Australia or a festival run in the UK. Seasonal employment hires fast, rarely demands a long CV, and often includes housing.

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The seasonal work calendar

Winter seasons run roughly December to April in the northern hemisphere and June to October in the southern. Summer seasons run May to September in Europe, with harvest and fruit-picking work peaking from late summer into autumn.

What seasonal employers look for

Availability for the whole season, a working attitude and the right to work locally count for more than qualifications. Applying early gets you the better accommodation.

Frequently asked

How long is a seasonal contract?: Usually three to six months, matching the length of the ski, summer or harvest season.
Can you do seasonal work back to back?: Yes — a lot of seasonaires chase both hemispheres, working a northern winter and then a southern one, or a European summer followed by an Australian one.