New Year, New Job? Statistically, January is one of the busiest times of year for a recruiter. Following a Christmas break, far too much indulgence and a return to the office in the dark and cold winter weather, many employees find themselves considering if it’s time for a change.

We’ve probably all been there. Be honest, did you spot an email in the final few days before Christmas and think ‘that’s a January task’? Do you now regret this, and curse past-you for being so silly?! But that’s a problem you created yourself, not because of your workplace.
Consider your options and have a rational think about what you do and don’t like about your role if you’re getting stuck in the ‘New Year Funk’. Our team at RE Recruitment are the first to jump at opportunities to take on new candidates, but we are also careful to discuss motivations with them. Someone who’s looking to make a move without having fully thought about it is a far riskier candidate than someone who’s weighed up the pros, cons and everything in between before making up their mind.

At RE, we take time to go through a candidate’s CV and get to know them when we do an initial registration call. We can help you to decode the way you’re feeling, learn what you’re really good at, and areas you would like to improve, and have an open, honest chat with you about your motivations for change.

Think of us as consultants…oh, wait, that is what we are! When you’re talking to us about a role that’s been advertised, or going through your CV, there is no right or wrong answer. We’re here to talk to you and help you to find the right role for you, with the right company. If we simply bashed candidates across to clients because they looked right on paper, our success rates wouldn’t be anywhere near what we’re proud to shout about. We want to know that when we introduce a candidate to a client, both parties feel like this is the right move. The missing piece of the puzzle if you will.

So, when you talk to one of the Professional Services team to discuss an exciting role you’ve seen, or because you’re ready to start looking for your next role, be completely honest! We can guarantee there’s someone in our team who’s been there, done that, or has worked with someone who has, and we don’t judge. We know our clients as if we are part of their team, so we can cut through the facades on both sides and ensure we’re matching up the right people, at the right time. Or the wrong time; sometimes a candidate will be just so right for a company, we will speak to our clients and work out ways to manage a move that benefits both parties, even if they’re not actively recruiting at the time!

Give it a week, have a proper think about your motivations if you’re feeling unhappy in your role, and if you still can’t shake the ‘nope, it’s time to make a move’, give us a call and let us help you to make 2026 your most successful year to date!