3 Reasons to Look for a Job at the End of the Year

Many people hold off on their job searches until January. Here are 3 reasons to keep working hard on your job search.

1) Hiring and recruiting for open positions does not slow down during the holidays.According to theladders.com “many companies say they feel increased pressure to fill open slots before the end of the year.” Jobs have to be filled no matter what time of the year it is.

2) Hiring managers are serious. Hiring managers are looking to hit their end of the year goals which is good news for you when applying for positions. Also hiring managers and recruiters feel the pressure of filling positions before the holidays.

3) Applying now increases the chances your resume is looked at by a hiring manager.“The holidays can also work in your favor – since many professionals decide to take time off around the holidays, your job applications will typically face less competition,” Amanda Augustine, the job search expert for job website TheLadders.com.