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Winter is one of the best times to look for a new job. You just need to make sure you’re going about it in the right way.
The worst month of the year to start applying for new jobs is December. Yes, this is technically in the middle of winter, but no one does anything important during the holidays. Companies tend to do most of their hiring throughout the months of January and February, according to Indeed, so now is the time to get your resume out there for the world to see!
New hiring budgets go into effect at the start of each new year, so it makes sense that companies want to fill roles as soon as possible. “This is also the time of year that many corporate employees, including hiring managers, return from their holiday vacations,” writes Indeed. (POPULAR POLL: Do You Typically Make Financial Resolutions In January?)
What To Expect
Even though January and February are the best months for your likelihood of being hired, you’ll probably have to wait a while for a response. The first two weeks of January are a hazy nightmare for the most able-minded of us, so be patient while hiring managers dust of their Christmas chaos and get back into the game.
“February is the best month of the year to find a job because workers are back in the office and working at their usual pace. Job listings posted in January produce a great number of candidates by February, which motivates employers to start scheduling interviews, and ultimately, hire new people,” according to Indeed.
So why not get your resume to employers throughout the month of January with the expectation of getting interviews going, maybe even a whole new job, in February? (POPULAR POLL: Have You Already Started Saving For Retirement?)
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