Seasonal Hiring Is Off to a Fast Start, With an Eye Toward 2027

Key points:

As of September 30, seasonal job postings were up about 10% from a year ago, and roughly 7% above 2019. Several large employers are posting fewer seasonal roles, but more part-time (and presumably year-round) jobs this year. Job seekers are looking harder for seasonal work, with desktop searches for those roles up 28% from last year. 

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Seasonal Hiring Is Off to a Fast Start, With an Eye Toward 2027

Key points:

As of September 30, seasonal job postings were up about 10% from a year ago, and roughly 7% above 2019. Several large employers are posting fewer seasonal roles, but more part-time (and presumably year-round) jobs this year. Job seekers are looking harder for seasonal work, with desktop searches for those roles up 28% from last year. 

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