Last Updated on September 20, 2024
Believe it or not, there a number of reasons why you should look for a job during the holidays. Don’t believe us? Check out the following reasons to support your job search amid all the holiday festivities!
4 Reasons to Start Your Job Search During the Holidays
Here are four reasons why you might benefit from looking for a job during this holiday season:
1. Less Competition
Allegedly, January and February are the best months for hiring. This also means that there is the most competition during these periods. During the holidays, recruiters have fewer resumes on their desks which boosts your odds of being the application they select.
2. Flexible Start Day
Typically, companies don’t start new projects during the holiday season. For this reason, they may hire you and push off the start date to a later time. This gives you the chance to enjoy your holidays while also providing the stability from knowing you have a job.
3. A Seasonal Position Becomes Permanent
If you make a good impression as a temporary worker at the end of the year, a company could be so impressed by your performance that they create a full-time position for you. With a new year comes new budgets and new opportunities, so don’t miss out on the opportunities that come with a new year beginning. You could end up landing a job you didn’t even know was on the table.
4. Reconnect With Your Network
Looking for a new job gives you the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and colleagues during one of the most giving times of the year. Send a holiday greeting to old classmates, colleagues, or friends. Mention that you are searching for a new job and ask if they know any job opportunities that you might be able to apply for.
Don’t Forget What’s Most Important
During the holiday season, it’s most important not to stress about landing a new job. Instead, build a strategy for the upcoming year. Take a moment to figure out your goals, ponder what is most important to you, and create a plan for what you will do moving forward.
If you have the opportunity, spend some time working on your resume and other job application materials. Finally, be sure to take time to recharge your battery. Having energy moving into 2023 is critical. Focus on the most important things moving forward!
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Emily Rushton, Founder and CEO of Hire Integrated, has over a decade of experience in recruitment, helping companies solve high-volume hiring challenges. Her unique, storytelling approach has made her a trusted leader in the industry, helping both businesses and candidates succeed.
