The end of the year holidays are upon us and everyone seems to be busy and going somewhere.
Where are you going? Where is your job search taking you? Are you frustrated and thinking about taking time off from your job search? Think again. With reduced competition, more funds available in the first quarter of the year, and vacancies to be filled this is a terrific time to look for and pursue new job opportunities. Year after year, statistics show that one of the best times for a job search is between November and March.
The Experts Agree Now is a GREAT Time for a Job Search
I’ve collected four expert articles that give you relevant job search information for this time of year. I hope you enjoy them.
Why December Is Prime Time For Your Job Search
by Miriam Salpeter, on Jobs.aol.com
You think the holidays are a great time to kick back and take a break from your job search. “No one is hiring now, anyway.” Think again! Year after year, research shows December can be a great month for landing opportunities, so it is a big mistake to take a break now. Here are six reasons to ramp up your job search at this time of year. Read more here
Why the holidays are the best time to look for a job
by Patricia Rivera, CTW Features on Pilly.com
If the holidays seem like a time to slow down on the job search, don’t be fooled: it’s actually one of the best times of the year to look … Career experts say the holidays create some benefits that may play to your advantage, including the presence of ongoing company parties and gatherings, the break that other job seekers may take, the general goodwill and generosity among people and possible company expansion for the new year. Sure, some managers may take vacation, but they’re also still networking themselves at different social and professional functions.
“You definitely don’t want to slow down. It’s a great time to meet people and catch the attention of decision makers who are hiring,” says Steve Frederick, an executive career coach outside of Chicago. Some companies may also be positioning themselves to grow in 2014. You don’t want to wait until January, when their new budgets are often in place, to make yourself known as a strong candidate…“Since the hiring process takes a lot of time, a January hire can be put into motion in October or November,” Frederick adds. Read more here
Why the Holidays Are the Best Time to Look for a Job
Most people stop their job search between November and the new year. They’re swamped with holiday hoohah and figure most employers are focusing more on Ho Ho Ho than Hire Hire Hire. But here are six ring-a-ling reasons why you should replace some of your holiday-shopping time with job-search time:
- Many employers are finalizing their annual budgets. Indeed, they may be under pressure to get fully staffed-up for the new year.
- Many employers, especially in government, have use-it-or-lose-it funds. If they don’t spend it by year-end, the money goes back to the general fund and the agency is criticized. (Of course, that’s one of the many causes of government waste. Instead of an agency being rewarded for thriftiness, it gets punished.)
- Most job seekers stop job-searching during the holidays. That means you’re facing less competition.
- Employers are less busy and thus more likely to answer their phones and to be in good spirits.
Holiday Job Search: 4 Reasons to Make Merry and Land Your Next Job!
by Mary Eileen Williams, on the Huffington Post
Do you consider looking for work over the holidays to be a waste of time? Do you figure companies don’t usually hire in December… so why bother? Are you planning on staying home, sipping eggnog and taking a long winter’s nap?
Well, if these thoughts have crossed your mind, think again. December is actually the very best time of year to look for work and there are four reasons why this is true…read more here.
Brighter Resume…Brighter Job…Brighter Future!
This is a busy time of year so we are working through the holidays to help our clients shine brighter than ever. Contact us now. We’d love to help you with your job search efforts and craft a job winning resume just for you.
Where ever your job search leads you, we hope you have the happiest of holidays this year.
