FARGO — With the holidays coming up, many local employers are hiring a new round of seasonal workers.

Retail outlets like the West Acres Mall, along with corporate companies like Target, Walmart and Amazon, are all hiring employees to prepare for the busy shopping season.

Local workforce professionals say a job in retail is a good place to start for those looking for employment.

“You want to have some good customer service skills. And if you haven't had an experience in customer service, be willing to learn. It's not rocket science, it's not super hard. You just have to be somebody who's willing to help others and have some aptitude for learning a new skill,” said Carey Fry, workforce center manager at Fargo Job Service.

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