Call centers, mass distribution, restaurants, hotels and insurance, supermarkets and hypermarkets and the list goes on… These sectors often call on young people who are on school holidays at the end of the year.

There is a strong demand from companies for students to complete their School Certificate (SC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) soon. They are sought after for positions, such as tele-counselor and tele-agent in call centers, customer relations, salesperson, cashier..

EURO CRM, for example, is looking for 150 young people to work in various departments, especially in customer service. They are only looking for young people who will complete their HSC. Administrations are also recruiting young people to complete the filing and archiving of files. The banking sector also takes trainees to strengthen its teams. This will enable school leavers to have experience in the banking sector.

During the month of November and December there is a rise in the demand in supermarkets. As there is more movements in supermarkets and hypermarkets in the end of the year, young people are very busy to work during this period only. The positions sought in supermarkets include those of helper, sales representative, cashier and department employee.

75 to 80 young people worked at KFC during school holidays. In restaurants and hotels, young people are used to work as bartenders, waiters, cleaning agents, hostesses, clerks and assistant cooks. Moreover, recruitment in the KFC restaurant chain has already begun. They plan to recruit 75 to 80 young people for November and December. Insurance companies are also looking for young people for agent positions during the school holidays. In addition to salary and transport facilities, students working during the holidays receive vocational training at their place of work.

Try to apply at these company who are recruiting during school holidays:

EURO CRM
Kentucky Fried Chicken (fast food chains)
Supermarkets and hypermarkets
Global Servicing Activities Ltd
CIM
Royal Palm
Tamarina
MC Vision

You can apply apply on the spot for supermarkets, hotels, restaurants,.. or visit their web site for online application.

What about the salary?

Between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 per month depending the posting.

Students who are on vacation and want to make pocket money at the end of the year can reach between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 a month. These are the salaries offered by various companies operating in the sectors mentioned above.

Another opportunities to grab at:

SHOP SUPERVISORS

Plan and supervise daily tasks to ensure a smooth operation and outstanding shop performance
Minimum SC with2-3 years experience on sales floor

SALES ASSISTANTS

Responsible for the sales and promotion of fashionable products.
Minimum SC
Region Plaines-Wilhems, Port-Louis, G. Bay, and Flacq

CASUAL WORKERS/STUDENTS-SHOPS

Aged 16 years or more
Dynamic and pleasant personality
Fluent in spoken French and English
Can work odd hours and handle pressure
Region Plaines-Wilhems, Port-Louis, G. Bay, and Flacq

2. COFFEE SHOPS

FAST FOOD OPERATIVES

Responsibilities for the day-to-day activities of a Coffee Shop.
Duties will include the preparation of Coffee drinks, serving ready-made pastries and ensuring tidiness and cleanliness of the working areas at all times.
Region Port-Louis and Grand- Bay

CASUAL WORKERS/STUDENTS-COFFEE

Aged 16 years or more
Dynamic and pleasant personality
Fluent in spoken French and English
Can work odd hours and handle pressure

WAREHOUSE

WAREHOUSE ATTENDANTS

Retrieve sales report and prepare products for delivery
Minimum Form V and Computer Literate

CASUAL WORKERS/STUDENTS- WAREHOUSE

Aged 16 years or more
Dynamic and pleasant personality
Can work odd hours and handle pressure

Send your CV and cover letter to or alternatively by post to:

Exotic Group,
The HR Department,
Exotic Building,
Ste Anne Road,
Stanley,
71171, Rose Hill

Tel: 467 11 32