Holiday Hiring Strategies to Find the Right Talent Fast

With seasonal work interest up 28% year over year, Indeed shares how employers can use AI to find qualified holiday talent faster.

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The holiday season can be one of the busiest times of year for businesses, but finding the right people to keep up with demand isn’t always easy. With a short window to fill seasonal roles, employers may face a flood of applications, too few qualified candidates or simply not enough time to sort through it all.

So, what does this year’s holiday hiring landscape look like, and how can businesses find the right talent before the rush is over?

According to Indeed, interest in holiday work is up 28% from last year. For employers, knowing where to find candidates and how to identify the right fit quickly is more important than ever.

“Some businesses are flooded with applications, while others don’t receive enough,” says Kyle M.K., Senior Talent Strategy Advisor at Indeed. “Indeed’s Premium Sponsored Jobs uses Advanced Matching, so employers don’t just reach more candidates, they find the right ones.”

Indeed’s Premium Sponsored Jobs helps employers increase job visibility and connect with qualified candidates through AI-powered matching technology. Advanced Matching identifies job seekers whose skills and experience align with open positions, helping employers reach relevant candidates more efficiently.

AI-powered tools can also help employers tackle time-consuming tasks like sourcing and screening, freeing up valuable hours during an already demanding season.

“Employers can use AI-powered tools to take some of the time-consuming work out of hiring,” says M.K. “Employers set the criteria as AI-powered matching helps identify job seekers whose skills and experience align with their open positions.”

For small and medium-sized businesses without dedicated recruiting teams, these tools can be especially valuable. By spending less time searching for candidates and reviewing applications, business owners can focus on interviewing qualified applicants and making hiring decisions.

Ultimately, seasonal hiring is about more than filling open positions quickly. It’s about finding the right people to support business needs without adding unnecessary work to an already full plate.

With the right strategy and AI-powered tools, employers can connect with qualified candidates, streamline the hiring process and get back to what matters most: running their business.

Need to find talent fast? Find quality candidates faster with Indeed’s Premium Sponsored Jobs at Indeed.com/hire.

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