Ah, yes, it’s that pumpkin spice, turkey, ham, and all the fixings time of year again. The days are shorter, the coffee cups are festive, and “Let’s circle back in January” has become everyone’s favorite phrase. But while it might feel  like hiring slows to a crawl, the truth is quite the opposite. At Alan J. Blair, after nearly 50 years in recruiting, we’ve seen the holiday season open up some of the best  opportunities for job seekers,  especially those open to temporary or