France job offers: temporary and seasonal contracts
France job offers: temporary and seasonal contracts stood at 236,900 Offers in Mar 2026, according to France Travail – statistiques et études (statistiques.francetravail.org). It is one of the indicators in the Unemployment benefits (monthly) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Mar 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment benefits (monthly) table
| Indicator | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | 08-2025 | 07-2025 | 06-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job offers posted, total | 845,400 | 784,100 | 793,800 | 680,100 | 673,000 | 975,600 | 765,400 | 607,000 | 899,800 | 835,800 | |
| Other contracts (temporary work, seasonal…) | 236,900 | 240,000 | 188,800 | 173,600 | 151,000 | 214,900 | 163,300 | 158,900 | 217,100 | 195,100 | |
| Permanent contracts (CDI) | 456,300 | 427,200 | 490,400 | 407,900 | 426,900 | 632,300 | 483,900 | 354,700 | 542,000 | 504,900 |
Understanding france job offers: temporary and seasonal contracts
The aggregate volume of job requisitions channeled through specialized temporary work agencies and cyclical agricultural or tourism channels forms the basis of this count. This metric groups atypical work arrangements that defy standard fixed-term definitions, including temporary staffing agency missions and cyclical harvesting roles. The scope leaves out conventional open-ended positions and standard direct-hire fixed-term agreements, focusing exclusively on flexible workforce intermediation.
Analysts evaluating these figures must account for pronounced weather-driven and tourism-related calendar patterns that cause sharp recurring fluctuations across different periods. Comparing data against the corresponding period from the previous year provides a clearer view of underlying structural shifts by neutralizing these predictable seasonal surges. Observers should avoid treating these vacancies as direct proxies for permanent job creation, given their inherent transience and reliance on external economic shocks.
Frequently asked questions
- Which types of arrangements are grouped in this category?
- The series covers temporary employment agency assignments and cyclical seasonal roles.
- How does this series handle standard fixed-term contracts?
- Standard fixed-term offers are excluded, as they are tracked under separate dedicated categories.
- What causes predictable fluctuations in these figures?
- Agricultural harvesting cycles and tourism demand heavily drive seasonal peaks in this series.