"More jobseekers than ever are hunting for seasonal work this year, with searches for Christmas jobs on Indeed reaching their highest level in at least nine years, according to new data from the world's leading matching and hiring site. As of 3rd October, searches for Christmas jobs accounted for 0.8% of all UK job searches, up 28% on the same time last year and the highest share observed since comparable data began in 2018."
"The surge in interest suggests that cost-of-living pressures and a softer jobs market are prompting more people to seek temporary work over the festive period. Despite this surge in jobseeker interest, seasonal job opportunities are not quite so abundant, meaning demand for festive roles is outpacing supply. Employers are also stepping up recruitment for the seasonal rush. Holiday job postings represented 0.6% of all UK vacancies on Indeed as of early October - 16% higher than a year ago - indicating healthy hiring activity."
"Retailers continue to dominate the seasonal jobs market, with high-street brands, supermarkets and logistics firms featuring prominently among the top employers. The most common seasonal roles include sales assistants, merchandisers and retail advisors. The elevated level of jobseeker interest suggests that employers may find it easier to fill seasonal positions this year. However, it also means stiffer competition among candidates, with more people vying for a limited number of temporary roles compared with recent years."
Searches for Christmas jobs on Indeed reached 0.8% of all UK job searches as of 3 October, up 28% year-on-year and the highest share since 2018. The rise indicates cost-of-living pressures and a softer jobs market prompting more people to seek temporary festive work. Seasonal candidate demand now outpaces available roles, creating competition for limited vacancies. Employers are increasing holiday recruitment: holiday job postings were 0.6% of UK vacancies in early October, 16% higher than a year earlier, though slightly below pre-pandemic levels. Retailers, supermarkets and logistics firms are the main seasonal hirers, offering sales assistants, merchandisers and retail advisor roles.
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