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Key Points
As of September 24, job postings for seasonal positions were 0.5% higher than the same day in 2019, with demand now 12% lower than its 2021 peak. Searches for seasonal jobs as a share of total job seeker activity are the highest in recent history — 18% higher than the same time last year — meaning more competition for holiday postings. Seasonal postings in retail are particularly strong, standing at eight percentage points above last year’s share.
Demand for holiday jobs has returned to 2019 levels, offering a welcome reprieve from the overheated post-pandemic labor market