I will not be able to get a new job between now and the new year!

You wouldn’t believe how many times I hear from clients that hiring managers are not looking for candidates between November 1 and January 23. This is simply a false statement.

This is actually one of the best times to be pursuing a new job. There is a trifecta of hiring benefits that happen during the holiday season.

First, many people think that this is a bad time to look for a job, so they just stop looking. This means less competition for you!

Next, we are approaching the end of many company’s fiscal and calendar years. For some companies, it’s a “use it or lose it” situation. Thus, if they don’t fill the headcount by the end of the year, they lose the headcount forever.

Finally, many organizations are finalizing their annual budgets right now. Hiring managers are anticipating that they will get new headcount and want to fill up their pool of candidates. So they start interviewing now with the prospect of bringing on the new hire in January 2nd.

So, get yourself out there. Now is a great time to be looking. If you need help with your Resume, LinkedIn, Interviewing, or Job Searching, please feel free to reach out.