The holidays are upon us and many worry it isn't a good time for a job search. I repeatedly hear the question “Is Christmas a good time to look for a job?” For many job seekers there has been a huge worry that the holidays are not a good time and that they should delay until January to resume their search for a new career.

With many years of experience in recruiting, professional resume writing, and guiding clients on their job search, allow me to highlight some of the many benefits to continuing on with your job search through the holiday season.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬. Companies have new budgets in place to entice and hire new candidates. They are still hiring and actively looking. Furthermore, companies want to head into 2021 staffed up and ready to tackle next years goals.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Your competition is less since many people decide to hold off until the new year. Plus, you will impress companies with your dedication and commitment.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. Things are winding down at your company due to the holidays and end of year, so you have more time to focus on job search. In addition, this is a great time to use any vacation days that you have accumulated that do not role over to focus on your job search.

𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬. Around the holidays people are (generally) in better moods. Between more time off, seeing family and friends, shopping, and reflection. It's a perfect time to reach out and start a conversation.

So I ask you, will you sit back and battle with all the competition in January, or will you press on with your job searching in December?