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An employee stacks Santa hats for sale at a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. location in Burbank, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. Consumer hardline retailers are hopeful Black Friday will provide a strong start to the holiday shopping season, but any lift may come at the expense of margins, as the landscape has become increasingly promotional. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg

Most in-demand holiday jobs of 2016

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, November and December have been two of the most active hiring seasons for the past three decades. Some of the more aggressive industries range from retailers to hospitality and shipping.

But seasonal hiring also offers some unique and perhaps unexpected opportunities, as well. As consumers spend more this time of year, the increase in revenue oftentimes requires additional support managing the books. Tax Preparer may not be the job one equates with the holidays, but it is a popular listing in the CareerCast database for employers seeking seasonal help.

The following positions represent eight of the most in-demand seasonal jobs of 2016 and their salaries reflecting estimates for full-time positions.
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A young Caucasian delivery man in the process of delivering mail order packages to a customer woman in her home. She is standing at the front door signing a digital tablet for the delivery and receiving several container packages from the internet e-commerce retailers. Photographed on location in midwest, USA in horizontal format.

Delivery driver

Annual median wage: $27, 760
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Portrait of a pensive young woman supervisor working on-line in warehouse. Young blond woman standing at distribution warehouse and wearing elegant suit. Industrial boss examining the stock. Large distribution storage in background with racks full of packages, boxes, pallets, crates ready to be delivered. Logistics, freight, shipping, receiving.

First-Line Supervisor

Annual median wage: $38,310
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Hotel concierge answering a guest bell ring.

Lodging Manager

Annual median wage: $49,720
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Horizontal composition color photography of young woman artist (singer or classical dancer) receives a bouquet of flowers on stage at the end of the spectacle as a thank you, and saluting the public. Rear view from backstage with spotlight in camera creating lens flare.

Performer

Annual median wage: $18.80 (hourly)
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Children with instructorSimilar images in my portfolio

Recreational Worker

Annual median wage: $23,320
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Happy business woman greeting a client arriving to her office with a handshake

Sales Manager

Annual median wage: $113,860
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"Preparing taxes on Form 1040; selective focus on ""1040"""

Tax Preparer

Annual median wage: $36,450
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fork lift truck driver looking for palet

Warehouse Worker

Annual median wage: $24,090
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