Is finding a new job one of your New Year’s resolutions? If it is, you are not alone. January is one of the busiest months in recruitment, as candidates that previously had been passively unhappy transition to being proactively searching. There’s something about a new year that makes people seek a new start. January is considered the start of the job search season.
If you are feeling ready for your next role your best bet is to beat out the resolution crowd and start searching and interviewing now. Traffic to job boards are down in December- which means less competition. Just like those of us that get their holiday shopping done in July, the job seekers that start early can reap large rewards. Plus, you probably have some vacation days planned that you could use to meet with potential employers. Even if you don’t think you can begin a new job until after the holidays due to vacation or travel commitments, you should still be interviewing now. You can always discuss a start-date of January or February with potential employers. Also, by December, most employers have an idea of their budget for the following year, so you could still be factored in to that and hence receive a higher pay scale.
So start getting out there now if you’re on the market for a new job in 2010- the early bird catches the worm this season!
Katie Niekrash
DIRECTOR – Healthcare
