| Job searching at anytime can be discouraging, but | | | | the year. If you are able to secure an interview, don't |
| hang on because it is especially hard during the | | | | hesitate to ask the interviewer about the hiring time line. |
| holidays. In my experience, companies that are not | | | | Another option to keep in mind; the holidays are a |
| retail focused tend to curtail their job openings toward | | | | great time to find seasonal work. Even if the seasonal |
| the end of the year. Some common reasons for not | | | | work doesn't align with your skill set or background, this |
| hiring during the holidays include: | | | | is a good opportunity to fill employment gaps and to |
| - Staff are taking holiday vacations so there isn't | | | | gain a little extra cash. You never know, it may even |
| enough time or personnel to train new staff members. | | | | lead to something more permanent or give you an in |
| - Departments may be waiting until the first of the | | | | towards a job that does align more with your previous |
| year when a new budget becomes available. Near the | | | | experiences. |
| end of the year, companies typically do not want to or | | | | You may find yourself busy with the holidays just |
| are unable to take on any new costs. | | | | around the corner, but don't stop your job search. Try |
| On a more positive note, if a company is hiring toward | | | | to dedicate the same amount of time each day to |
| the end of the year, this typically indicates that the job | | | | networking, browsing the job boards, conducting |
| opening is critical to the business and the company | | | | follow-up messaging, etc. Also make sure you are |
| needs that position filled. Other job openings may be | | | | available for hiring managers to contact you or |
| posted during the holiday season, but the company has | | | | schedule interviews. Enjoy your holidays but the job |
| no intention of making an offer until after the first of | | | | search must continue. |