The Benefits of Job Searching During the Holidays

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It’s tempting to assume that hiring managers will be too stuffed with turkey and dazzled by flashing lights between Thanksgiving and New Year’s to pay much attention to resumes and open positions. In reality, most HR departments are busiest during this period, often closing out the old year and preparing for the new. That can make finding a permanent job during the holidays a challenge, but if you’re looking to give and receive this holiday season, keep up the good work with your job search, and you may find yourself rewarded.

Elves Needed

Mid-November to mid-January are notoriously difficult for managers and HR professionals who are juggling vacation and holiday time requests with the need to keep operations humming and the doors open. Apply for a position during this headache-inducing period and you may well be the answer to some harried hiring managers prayers. But keep in mind that you may also find yourself hired on the spot, so be prepared to get started right away, and don’t count on having the holidays off work.

‘Tis the Season

…for seasonal employment, that is. Retail markets are far from the only options for seasonal jobs; some of the industries that use temporary help during the holidays might surprise you.  If you are not searching for long-term employment, the holidays are a perfect time for seeking seasonal employment. It’s an especially good time for test driving an employer or new job, as you’ll see within days what the challenges are during the busiest and most stressful times of year.

Santa’s Helpers

The fast pace of the holidays leaves many hiring managers little time for hiring seasonal or temporary help, much less permanent positions. It’s no wonder then that so many employers turn to the staffing professionals at Staffing Partners to meet their needs for temp and temp-to-hire employees during the holidays. If you’re worried about how the holiday season will affect your job search, Staffing Partners’ temporary employment experts can soothe your frazzled nerves, matching you with an employer looking for your skill set. Contact our experienced staffing professionals today!

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