Christmas is almost here, which means that everyone is busy shopping presents as seasonal markets take over town squares and main streets. It is not a time you would immediately identify with finding another job or with businesses hiring new staff. As the holidays get closer, job searchers often take a break from looking for employment on the theory that few employers would be hiring during this time and this makes the process go a little slower. To counter the inescapable rise in recruiting activity and, consequently, industry competitiveness that takes place at the start of January as work resumes a growing number of businesses are beginning to recognize the advantages of hiring in December.
As a year come to close, people reflect back through the time and look upon the decision and deeds they have made. With that they find the urge to move forward in their career and starts considering to shift. As the season of holidays comes by, they develop their CVs and build themself to be ready for the market to get back on tracks. With the time in hand they research about the competition in market and understand whom they want to grow their career with.
As the business grows, the advantages of looking for work in December for those seeking a new position increases tremendously. If they are still employed, applying for positions when they have less work to do and more free time will make the process much simpler. In December, those in charge of hiring are also likely to have more free time and fewer pressing obligations. This will provide them more time for staff training and inductions when workloads are light, minimizing any potential teething issues that could negatively affect present employees. Even while enjoying the holidays the recruiters are always one call away and ready to help their candidates as well as their clients.
In this candidate driven market, it is very important for a recruiter to be one step ahead from its competitors and one thing which plays a vital role in hiring is “Timing”, both from the hiring manager’s and the job seeker’s perspectives. It takes time to look for opportunities that match ones qualifications and basic needs. But of course, the primary factor is that receiving a dream job offer or the addition of a fantastic new employee may be the best Christmas present for both job seekers and hiring managers.