Finding a job during the holiday season may seem challenging. Many people are on vacation and can be hard to in down at the end of the year. As a candidate you can get lost in red tape or the confusion that comes at the end of the year.
For all the sturm and drang, there are some great benefits to doing a job search in December.
This is a great time to reconnect with former colleagues or acquaintances. Check in with people to wish them a happy holidays, and then let them know that you are open to new opportunities in your career. Calling people out of the blue can feel intimidating, especially if you have not spoken to in a while. The holidays are a great icebreaker.
There are many networking events that happen around the holidays. This is a great way to meet new people and expand on options. You don’t have to be intimidated by the idea of being a job searcher when you go into the event, because you have the added value of celebrating the season.
This is also a great time of year to check in with an agency. There are many positions that have an end-of-year deadline to be filled, and you may be able to get an in if you call this time of year.
Overall, don’t let December be a deterrent for your job search.
