"The holidays," typically October through December, are often overlooked by job seekers who think that few employers are hiring during that period. The assumption is usually that employers are
too busy preparing for their own individual holiday celebrations. So, typical hiring activities -- every thing from posting jobs to interviewing -- takes a "back seat" to the more urgent issues of getting ready for the holidays. The Holidays Are the Best Time to Find a New Job When you job hunt during the holidays, you have much
less competition than at other times of the year, and employers are more anxious to fill their job openings! According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the total number of jobs filled in December of 2015 was GREATER than the number filled in January of 2016 -- like every other year! -- as the most recent data looks like this: - January, 2016 hires: 5.0 million
- December, 2015 hires: 5.4
million
- November, 2015 hires: 5.2 million
- October, 2015 hires: 5.2 million
This data is consistent, year after year. And it is very likely that MANY of those job offers made in
January of 2015 were based on interviews that happened in November and December of 2015. READ MORE By Neil Patrick If you have read the previous two posts (Startup Jobs and Understanding Startups), I hope you are now feeling more positive about the opportunities and benefits of joining and working for a startup. By exploring opportunities with startups you really have very little to lose and potentially a great deal to gain -- provided you know what’s
what. It’s critical, of course, to choose the right startup to join. You need to be able to distinguish the future stars from the lemons so you will hopefully avoid the lemons. Before You Decide to Join a Startup...Here are the top three things you must know before you make the decision to either join a startup or walk
away. 1. What stage are things?Lots of businesses call themselves startups. Many are nothing more than someone who has come up with an idea and convinced themselves it’s going to be huge. And that’s it. They have no prototype, no capital, no premises, and no staff.
Nothing. It’s just them and their (possibly) "brilliant" idea. READ MORE
Surviving Holiday Parties: Networking for Introverts |
By Wendy Gelberg When the
holiday season approaches, we face gatherings of family, friends, and coworkers in a variety of settings and celebrations. If you're an introvert, there's a good chance you anticipate this time of year with some degree of dread. Not because you're a Scrooge at heart, but most likely because you find these encounters draining. Nevertheless, while you're mingling with others you have an excellent opportunity to network and keep your job search moving forward. Here are some fundamentals
of networking to help you navigate the process in a way that is less taxing. Networking = GivingWe often think about "giving" during this time of year. Apply that concept to networking, and focus on the information or referrals or advice you can provide for others. Use your strong listening skills to uncover the needs and problems of the people you are talking with. These don't have to be
job-related. You want to become a resource for people whenever possible. Networking = Planting SeedsIf you have an event to attend, find out who will be there. If it's a business function, you may be able to identify one or two people that you want to make contact with. These events don't always lend themselves to the in-depth, one-on-one conversations that introverts prefer, but they do
present opportunities to schedule follow-up meetings for that purpose. Exchange business cards and you have an excuse to contact people in the future. If the event is strictly social, use the occasion to become better acquainted with others in attendance. Networking is a lot like planting seeds - conversations of today may bear fruit in the future. READ MORE
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Editor’s Choice | Don't give up on your job hunt during the holidays! Snag your new job while others are distracted or taking time off during the "slow" holiday period. With so many people dropping out of the job market during the holidays, there is less
competition for jobs. At the same time, many employers are trying very hard to "staff up" to 100% so they can hit the ground running on January 1 at the start of the new year. The common "problem" of "surviving" the year-end holidays can help you establish rapport in a job interview, too, as described by Job-Hunt's Editor Susan P. Joyce. As Job-Hunt's Working with Recruiters Expert Jeff Lipschultz (a recruiter!) shares, your job
search doesn’t need to take a break during the holidays. Recruiters are always working and are likely to be in the holiday spirit.The holiday season is a perfect time of year to rekindle or maintain that relationship. It's also a great time to meet recruiters and others who can help your job search in holiday gatherings. Don't pass up these opportunities to meet and to reconnect. During October, November, and December, kick your job search into high gear. Often a new calendar year brings a new budget, and proactive hiring managers start scoping out candidates during the holiday season, so the time is ripe to land a job during December. Here are 5 ways to help plan a successful job search this month from Job Search Navigation Expert Hannah Morgan. |
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