More People Taking Second Job

A surprising number of your job applicants may be turning to your company as a second employer, according to a recent poll by Express Employment Professionals, which found in a survey taken on its blog, "Movin' On Up," that more people are looking for a second job to make ends meet than any other factor cited in the poll. To the question, "Are you looking for a second job?" response was as follows:

- Yes - I am looking for a second job to make ends meet this holiday season: 41 percent

- Yes - I would take a second job to get my foot in the door at a new company: 18 percent

- No - I do not have time to work a second job: 8 percent

- No - I don't need a second job because my finances are ok.: 4 percent

- I'm unemployed and looking for a position: 27 percent