Hiring managers say now is a great time to get a job (298 hits)
NEW YORK, NY -- Putting your job hunt on the back burner until after New Year's? That could be a big mistake! December is actually a great time to reinvigorate your hunt. Each industry has its own busy hiring times and business cycles, but certain times of year are particularly good for job hunting in every field, and right now is one of them.
"There is a certain pattern to when companies hire in general," said Rob Saam, a senior vice president at outplacement firm Lee Hecht Harrison. "There is more hiring in January than December, but the thing about a job search is that it's a process so you should start looking now," he said. While job seekers typically believe that there's no sense in distributing their resume over the holidays when many people are on vacation, it's actually one of the very best times.
With an abundance of parties and events in the works, it's a great time to be networking. So don't let the holidays slow your job search. Not only is there less competition, but many decision makers may be in a more relaxed mood and have more time on their hands as business slows. In December, many companies are reviewing staff levels and plan budgets for the year ahead, so there may be money left in the budget to add new hires before the year end.
Abridged: CNNMoney.com
The holiday job hunt ... SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- The holidays are no time to give up the job search. Used wisely, experts say, the winter break can lead to a yuletide miracle: gainful employment in 2010. The holiday break is the perfect time to gain an edge on the competition. While there are glimmers of hope about the economy, certainly more than there were last year, unemployment remains in the double digits.
Indeed, experts are saying that today's job-hunters need to take a different, more aggressive approach. "There aren't enough jobs in the country for all the people who need them," says Jay Block, author of 101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times (McGraw-Hill, 2009). "But those who write a slam-dunk resume and communicate their value to potential employers will get them."
Still, finding a job is not as easy as it sounds. When you job hunt over the holidays, spread good cheer and send out greeting cards with your resume and cover letter included. Block says 75% to 80% of jobs are filled through networking - someone knew someone who knew someone who was a perfect fit for the available position. Networking is vital to finding a job during the holidays. Redefine your networking and be more tactical about meeting people when you attend holiday events and parties.
