Attractive Ferial jobs: So much for young people deserve this summer!

Attractive Ferial jobs: So much for young people deserve this summer!

Gmunden, Österreich - The demand for ferial jobs has increased significantly in recent years. According to Krone, 171 Ferialjob-Adserates at the youth service Upper Austria are currently active, with the majority to be found in the catering trade. Especially in the summer of 2023, numerous young people had the opportunity to improve their finances through these temporary jobs. Many companies are looking for support at short notice, which also encourages late people to apply for ferial jobs.

An example of this increased interest is the Austrian Post, which needs 380 deliverers for the summer and still has to fill some positions. The Grellinger confectionery in Gmunden has also already awarded all six ferial jobs offered and received a total of 30 applications. The managing director Viktoria Brenner notes that more and more parents recognize the benefits of these jobs for their children. The interns who work in her in summer earn around 2000 euros gross per month.

earning opportunities and job offers

As part of Ferial jobs, the earning opportunities vary significantly depending on the industry. While most young people are employed in retail, where the minimum remuneration for the first ferial internship begins at 800 euros, recurring interns in this area can earn between 1000 and 1300 euros. Industries such as IT, technology and industry usually offer better payments. [Kosmo] (https://www.kosmo.at/ferialjob-praktikum-so-- die-sollet-ihr-verdienen/) reports that around 2500 summer postlers earn 1 to September 1,300 euros a month.

The state's job exchange of the Upper Austria has already recorded many awards, although numerous positions are still actively advertised. For example, the Koller boat rental on Lake Atters lake awarded its ferial jobs within just two weeks, whereby the interns are rewarded here at 2092 euros gross per month. According to KARRIERISE.AT, salaries for internships in different cities also start promising: in Linz the monthly earnings are 2,607.50 euros, while in Vienna 1,400 euros gross for internships.

The differences in payment are also reflected in the type of employment. While ferial jobs often have clearly defined working periods, internships are often learning and observation positions associated with lower payments. Obviously, looking at Ferial jobs is not only important for the students, the companies also recognize the value of these seasonal workers.