If you’re thinking that you should abandon your job search job until after the holidays, think again. The holidays actually are a great time to find a new job. If a company decides that they need a new employee or if a current employee moves on, they won’t wait to start the hiring process.
Here are 7 reasons it’s a good idea to job search during the holidays:
Contrary to what you might think, hiring doesn’t stop during the holiday season.
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The holiday season is a great time to reconnect with former co-workers, friends, family and individuals you know who might have a lead on a job. sending holiday cards or emails with an upbeat notation on how you are job searching may end up with leads or recommendations.
Sense so many people wrongly assume that the holidays are not a great time to job search or get hired, they temporarily take themselves off the market until January or February. This means, you may have less competition for each job, and therefore a better chance of rising to the top of the candidate pool.
There are so many networking opportunities during November and December where you can connect with people who can help your job search. Most people are thrilled to have the opportunity to pay it forward by helping you out, especially during the season of giving.
The holidays are a time when many charitable organizations are fundraising and need more volunteers. Volunteering is an opportunity to meet new people and network. It also looks good on a resume to show that you are active in the community and support worthy causes.
Stating a new position before the New Year gives you the opportunity to get your salary and benefits in place, helping you start the New Year with success!
A great way to stand out from other seasonal talent is to be flexible– but only if you really are. Anyone demanding a specific schedule from prospective employers will more than likely going to walk away empty-handed.
Bottom Line:
— Check the job boards online, LinkedIn listings, and you will see hundreds of available jobs that need to be filled right now!
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Via: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/seasonal-jobs-for-the-holidays-0917
