Job Hunt. Don’t Just Christmas Shop, Job Shop!

Why Christmas is a great time of year to job hunt

♫ ‘Tis the season to be Jolly♫

Whilst most of us are side-tracked by ‘Black Friday’ and other Christmas shopping challenges. Those savvy amongst us are on the job hunt… the hunt for a new start, a new life, a new job!

♫Hark! the Herald Angel Sing ♫ 

We hear you wail! What madness, insanity, tomfoolery could this be we speak of? Well, nestle next to ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire’, and we will give you the scoop as to why it’s so important to get a flying start in the job race at this time of year.

“Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” No truer words are spoken at this time of year. Your competitors (yes, your competitors, as it’s one big competition) are often distracted by Christmas jingles, feeling the Festive vibe, and putting everything off until the New Year. We’ve all done it, and we’re all guilty of it. But fight that urge to sit back and relax with the mince pies for just a few more days. Beat the rush by applying now, when there IS less competition. Be a big fish in a small pond.

Wider choice of roles

There are more opportunities and roles to choose from as vacancies become available thanks to people leaving roles early to enjoy a prolonged Christmas holiday. These leavers then often fall into the trap of swimming with lots more fish in a much bigger pond during the January job search rush and rumpus.  Even if you simply apply in December, you’ll be ahead of the dawdlers.

Contrary to popular belief, companies do still search for talent throughout the Festive season and have a hiring budget to spend before the end of the year.  Also, you’re more likely to get passed the ‘gate keepers’ and through to hiring managers as they juggle fewer people and are winding down for the holidays. Now is the time to strike!

Prepare for the job hunt

There are a few things that you can do as you prepare for the job hunt. Sharpen up your LinkedIn profile and shout your skills from the rooftops! There are more people/hirers trawling social media at this time of year to sell yourself to, so you will get more attention. Try doing a ‘capability post’ to highlight your skills and/or a ‘knowledge post’ offering free advice to others. You’re more likely to be seen during a quieter posting time.

Take advantage of the Festive Spirit and goodwill. Present yourself to your dream employer. They will have more time, and hopefully, a feel-good factor, to give you a chance. They will also be more likely to remember you. The one who was knocking on the job door around Christmas, when and if you need to pick up communications again in the New Year. Standout, be different, be noticed.

Time to update your CV

Christmas Job Hunt

So, if we’ve convinced you to look for a new job this Christmas, please get in touch with our team, as we never take our foot off the gas! Or if you’re an employer searching for new talent before the New Year, contact our dedicated consultants. They will help you in your quest for quality candidates.

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