Party City jumps on seasonal hiring of a different variety

While most of the industry is focused on the upcoming holiday season, Party City has bigger fish to fry — hiring for Halloween.



To prepare for the retailer’s make-or-break season, the chain will hire an additional 35,000 employees nationwide over the next four weeks.



Party City will recruit employees to help in 1,000 stores nationwide and in Canada, and will position candidates in “a variety of positions,” according to a company statement. It did not specify which specific roles it would fill.



All new associates will get a crash-course in Party City's vast assortment of costumes and accessories.