Seasonal & Holiday Staffing Agency

For over 40 years, Career Group Companies has set the standard in recruitment, earning recognition from Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms. Our high-touch, client-focused approach ensures we deliver tailored seasonal and holiday staffing solutions to meet year-end business demands. From retail to customer service and hospitality to logistics, we specialize in sourcing skilled professionals who maintain impeccable service standards during peak seasons.

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Nationwide Reach

Career Group Companies is headquartered in six key cities — Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Dallas, and Greenwich, Connecticut — with a nationwide network of exceptional talent. While our offices are strategically located in these hubs, we leverage our broad reach to connect you with top-tier professionals across the country.

Our recruiters understand the unique needs of each region and are committed to providing tailored staffing solutions that uphold the highest standards of quality. Whether you need customer service representatives, vacation coverage, retail sales associates, or stock room support, our expansive network ensures that we can deliver the perfect match for your business, no matter where you're located.

About Us

Seasonal & Holiday Staffing

Seasonal and holiday hiring presents unique challenges-from increased competition for talent and rapid onboarding to maintaining consistent service during peak demand. Career Group Companies excels in navigating these challenges with a curated network of professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates are prepared to adapt quickly while upholding your brand standards. Whether you need a large seasonal team or temporary support, our solutions are designed to optimize your operations and enhance your customer experience.

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Roles We Place

Roles We Place

Your Customer Success and Sales team will keep your customers or clients coming back for more. Our sales recruiters take a high-touch approach to finding and placing the best of the best across a variety of industries. Below are examples of the roles we place at all levels of seniority.

  • Account Director
  • Account Executive
  • Account Manager
  • Business Development
  • Customer Success Manager
  • Inbound Sales Rep
  • Sales Development Rep
  • Sales Director
  • Sales Engineer
  • Sales Operations
  • Solutions Architect

Go to market with a boundary-pushing marketing team. As experts in the field, our marketing recruitment experts seek out talent who will get your product in front of the right audience. Below are examples of the roles we place across at all levels of seniority.

  • B2B/B2C Marketing Associate
  • CRM/Email Marketer
  • Digital Marketer
  • Digital Producer
  • E-Commerce Specialist
  • Growth Marketing Manager
  • Influencer Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Operations Associate
  • Paid Media Specialist
  • Performance Marketing Manager
  • Product Marketer
  • PR Specialist
  • SEO/SEM Specialist
  • Social Media Manager

In today's competitive digital landscape, engineering recruitment is an art. Highly-skilled engineers are in demand, and this rapidly changing industry requires expertise to navigate. Below are examples of the engineering and technical jobs we place, at all levels of seniority.

  • App Developer
  • Back End Developer
  • Data Analytics Specialist
  • Front End Developer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Implementation Specialist
  • Instructional Designer
  • QA Engineer
  • Programmer
  • Software Architect
  • Software Engineer
  • Software QA Analyst
  • System Architect
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer

We seek out creatives who are elevating the industry. Our creative staffing pros use a hands-on approach to identify talent that will bring their own voice while blending seamlessly into your brand. Below are examples of the roles we place at all levels of seniority.

  • 3D / Architectural Designer
  • Art Director
  • Branding Designer
  • Content Strategist
  • Copywriter / Editor
  • Creative Director
  • Digital & Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Production Artist
  • Project Manager
  • Photo/Video Editor

Within the technology and SaaS industries, stellar product design and product management is critical. Our Search Consultants are experts in the product recruiting space, and are able to source for product jobs at every level of seniority. Below are examples of the roles we place.

  • Design Strategist
  • Design Director
  • Director of Product Design
  • Director of Product Management
  • Industrial Designer
  • Growth Product Manager
  • Product Designer
  • Product Manager
  • Technical Product Manager
  • Product Marketing Manager
  • UX Designer
  • UI Designer

Event Staff

Brand Ambassadors

We source on-brand, engaging talent to represent your brand with authenticity and energy at events and activations.

Customer Service

A seamless guest experience is at the heart of every successful event. We staff highly personable professionals who ensure exceptional service at every touchpoint.

Seasonal Staff

At Career Group Events, we understand the unique demands of seasonal events and offer expertly tailored staffing solutions to ensure your events run seamlessly.

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A curated search to extend a full-time offer to the candidate you select. We are here to assist with the entire interview process and to ensure a smooth onboarding into your organization.

A candidate starts as a contract employee for a trial period. After that period is up, you then decide if you’d like to convert the employee to full-time.

Let us do the work for you. A candidate contracted out to work on an assignment basis for your company – the assignment duration is up to you.

An exclusive opportunity to build your leadership and C-level team, leveraging our industry insight and expertise under a retained executive search agreement.

We will become the Employer of Record for any temporary worker, alleviating the burden of payroll tax filings and benefits administration at a reduced hourly bill rate.

Outsource your entire recruitment process to us. Our highest tier of service, tailored for your needs.

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Work with an expert staffing agency for your sector

Career Group Companies is committed to building long-term partnerships by providing tailored recruiting strategies and exceptional service. With a meticulous vetting process and a team of expert recruiters, we deliver best-in-class candidates who enhance efficiency, productivity, and workplace success.

10K+

Hires Placed Each Year

550k+

Candidates in our Database

150+

Fortune 500 Clients
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Start your search

Every company is unique, and our team of recruiting experts will take the time to understand your needs so we can find the best candidate for you. We are dedicated to fostering a strategic partnership that sets the tone for future growth. Let's build your dream team.

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Testimonials

Career Group did an exceptional job during a recent hiring process at Casa Tua. They were efficient, friendly, and demonstrated high professionalism and dedication. They heard and understood our needs and all the candidates exceeded expectations. I look forward to our next partnership.

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Career Group is my go-to for quality candidates! I can’t say enough good things about Career Group. Since I first connected with them 15 years ago, the Career Group team has helped me find and hire numerous wonderful candidates for positions in our growing office. They understand our needs and always know exactly what we’re looking for.

– Chief of Staff, UHNW Family Office

Career Group Events is an outstanding partner. When we're onsite at events, we never need to worry because we know their dedicated team will be thorough and efficient in getting the job done. Their staff steps in, time and time again when we need extra support, and the entire management team is positive, professional, and easy to work with.

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Fourth Floor has been instrumental in helping our team at Tory Burch to identify high-caliber talent across all facets of our business. They are dedicated, professional, thorough, resourceful, have contacts in all the right places, and have been a pleasure to work with!

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Syndicatebleu is my top choice to work with due to their attentiveness, accessibility, collaborative working style, and network of talent. They are up-to-date on the market and have helped me to negotiate many successful offers. They deliver on talent and are a pleasure to work with.

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We’re a highly complex organization and not easy to navigate. For the past year+, Career Group Search and Fourth Floor have been an extension of my in-house recruitment team. They understand retail, digital, and the creative space like no other agency I’ve partnered with. I feel supported and in good hands when they partner with us.

–Confidential, Talent Acquisition Director

Career Group has been an essential recruiting partner to STX Entertainment, successfully placing candidates within all areas of the company. They really listen and they are great at providing a diverse group of candidates. They have a rockstar team that is really on top of it.

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Career Group Companies is an absolute pleasure to work with. The candidates that they submit for consideration are always qualified, intelligent, professional, and eager to make an impact. I would recommend them without hesitation to any company looking to add talented individuals to their workforce.

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Career Group has been a wonderful partner to our firm for many years. They have helped us place both temporary and permanent placement candidates – always submitting high-quality candidates that excel in their positions. I trust that Career Group will work diligently on our searches to provide targeted candidates that fit our needs.

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The team at Career Group provides a high-touch client experience. They are professional, organized, and have consistent follow through. Their team is attentive and truly listens to our needs. I look forward to our next partnership!

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Let's find your people

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Contact us to start your search. We can advise on hiring trends, hiring best practices, and salary benchmarking to help align your hiring strategy.

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We begin advertising and outreach, partnering with our in-house marketing team to promote your role online and within our extensive network.

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We actively source quality talent using the latest recruitment technologies and begin vetting and screening candidates face-to-face.

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We provide you with a carefully curated list of qualified, brand-right candidates until you're obsessed with the people we've found.

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You select candidates you’d like to interview, we'll coordinate the scheduling.

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Make an offer & celebrate! We will help onboard your new favorite team member.

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Every professional journey is unique, and our team of career experts is here to understand your goals and connect you with the opportunities that align with your aspirations. We’re committed to building a strategic partnership that supports your future success. Let’s find your next big opportunity together.

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FAQs

How quickly can I turn around roles?

As a top holiday staffing agency with a well-curated network of exceptional talent, we can typically fill roles immediately. One of our account managers would be thrilled to speak with you to see how we can meet your seasonal business demands.

What is a seasonal vs. temporary position?

Temporary positions may be filled at any time and for any number of reasons, including filling in for an employee on leave or evaluating candidates before hiring them for full-time positions. Seasonal positions are typically filled during a specific season and have well-defined start and end dates. These roles are filled in advance of an expected rise in seasonal demand.

When is the best time to hire holiday employees?

The best time to hire holiday and seasonal employees is two to three months before your peak season. Chances are that others in your industry also desire to attract the same candidates, so early hiring ensures greater access to top-notch candidates. This also gives candidates time to get acclimated to the role expectations and workplace culture for smooth sailing once business demands begin to rise.