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Why the Holidays Are an Excellent Time to Find a New Job

Why the Holidays Are an Excellent Time to Find a New Job

Searching for a new job can be a long and arduous process. And with all of the chaos that the holiday season can bring, it may seem like a terrible time to kick off your job search. However, this is one of the biggest job search rumors out there. Now is an excellent time to find a new job, and here are a few reasons why.

You may already be using PTO

During the holiday season, you are probably already using some PTO. Whether it’s a week-long break from work or just a long weekend, most of us take a few days off this time of year. Now, it might not seem ideal to use this much-needed time off to schedule interviews. But, with most companies moving to a virtual hiring process, it’s not too much of a burden to take an hour or two to jump on a video interview. By scheduling interviews during the holidays, you can sneak in an interview without having to take additional time away from work or raise suspicion from your current employer.

There is less competition

There are so many job seekers that take a break during the holiday season. Between family time, job search burnout, and the fear of hiring slowing down, many people take a step back from their job search this time of year. So, while others kick their feet up and relax, you should take advantage of the diminished competition. If you keep grinding this time of year, you will improve your odds of finding a new job before the end of the year.

Employers are wrapping up budgets

As hiring managers wrap up budgets and prepare for the new year, they are looking for gaps or areas to grow their teams. If there is a set budget set aside for the salaries of new employees, they are actively looking to find new talent. If they don’t utilize that money, their department often loses it in next year’s budget. Therefore, hiring managers are still actively searching for candidates before the year’s-end.

Companies are still in desperate need of candidates

Today’s labor market is not typical by any means. We’ve had candidate-driven markets in the past, but the pandemic has changed how employers hire for good. This year and in the foreseeable future, candidates are in the driver’s seat, and hiring managers are in desperate need to attract new talent. Many employers have vacancies that need to be filled, and thus, now is a great time to find a new job! Employers are offering competitive salaries and getting creative to entice job seekers. If you slow down on your job search now, you might be missing out on a great opportunity!

If you are still going strong with your job search but need a new avenue for exciting job opportunities, check out our Talent Network! We have hundreds of job openings across North America with some of the best companies out there.

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