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The iCIMS October 2024 Workforce Report uncovers how employers and candidates are preparing for the upcoming holiday shopping season

, /PRNewswire/ — How are consumers feeling as they head toward retail’s busiest time of the year? Will they shop in-store or online? And are they looking for seasonal jobs to help pay the bills? iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, today released the iCIMS Insights October 2024 Workforce Report, exploring employer and candidate sentiment around seasonal hiring as well as consumer expectations for the customer and candidate experiences.

Job seekers are bullish about nabbing a job in retail, with applications up 70% since Sept. 2022 and 15% from last year.

“All eyes continue to focus on the labor market, with iCIMS data showing overall job openings at a higher level than last September, with applications holding steady and hires down,” says Rhea Moss, global head of workforce and customer insights, …