Are the holidays the best time to search for a job or not? Getting ready for the holidays can be challenging enough where it’s tempting to put your job search on hold. Besides, companies don’t actually hire new employees during the holiday season, right? This is a common misconception people have. Many businesses actually experience slower times during this time of year, so they have time to do more hiring. So before you delay writing a professional resume until next year, here’s why you should get started on it right away.
Competition is Reduced During The Holidays
Many people have the same thoughts you may have had, which means there will be fewer job applicants during the holidays. Take advantage of the reduced competition and tidy up your executive resume bio to send in. There’s a decent chance you’ll land an interview you may not have landed at other times of the year.
Don’t Believe The Myth – Companies Do Hire During The Holidays
If you don’t believe us, just check the numerous online job boards at any given moment. You’ll find there are thousands of jobs available for immediate hire. Any HR manager will likely tell you they are always looking for quality professionals to interview, and they aren’t going to let the holidays be a reason why they miss out on the perfect candidate.
Better Networking Opportunities
With the relaxed nature this time of year brings, it’s the perfect time to revamp your networking efforts. If you haven’t spent much time on your LinkedIn profile development recently, now is the time to get your profile up to date. You’ll see social events almost anywhere you go between now and the end of the year, so take advantage of it and connect as much as you can. You never know when it will lead to an immediate job opportunity.
Consider Temporary Jobs
Even if a particular company you’re interested in working for isn’t hiring at the moment, you could get your foot in the door with a temporary job. Most of the time, temporary executive job offerings aren’t the result of the holiday season, but rather, end-of-year budget concerns. Depending on where a company stands with their budget, they may not be able to hire a full-time employee in December, but you will be eligible for full-time employment shortly after the start of the new year.
Professional Resume Services is here for you when you need help writing a professional resume. Employers don’t stop hiring during the holidays, and we don’t stop helping professionals like you land the job of your dreams. Feel free to reach out to us at any time for assistance with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile development, or any other aspect of your holiday job search.
* By Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, BS/HR, a Certified Professional & Executive Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, Inc. She has achieved international recognition following nominations and wins of the prestigious T.O.R.I. (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award. Find Erin at http://exclusive-executive-resumes.com.