One of the best things about being a Mall Santa is that if you do a good job, you will be called back year-after-year and have as much seasonal work as you would like.

Finding a job as a mall santa can be quick and easy. The three steps below will show you how to become a Mall Santa.

1. As soon as possible, rent a Santa Claus costume. Telling a costume store owner that you're looking for a job as a Mall Santa and only need the costume for an hour may result in being able to borrow the costume.
2. Dress as Santa Clause.
3. Apply rosy red cheek makeup.
4. Stand in front of a plain, nondescript background such as a painted wall.
5. Set the timer on a camera to take your photo or have a friend help.

1. Your Photo as Santa (black and white is acceptable if you want to save money)
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume

Note that your resume does not have to be a multi-page document. In short, all that a hiring manager will really want from your resume is people to call for references. Ensure that your references each know that you're apply for a job as a Mall Santa to prepare them for a phone call. References will be checked.

1. Looking online, in the Yellow Pages or simply by walking around your local community, compose a list of stores, shops, malls, community centers, etc that could possibly require a mall santa. Don't leave anywhere out!
2. Print 1 resume package for each location
3. Personally visit each location. Mall Santa's need to be personable and friendly and as part of your resume, if you talk to the person who is responsible for hiring seasonal staff, you will have a much better chance of getting a job.