The December Job Search Myth
As a long time Five O'Clock Clubber (www.fiveoclockclub.com), I've heard Kate Wendleton say a thousand times that job seekers should increase their activity during the month of December. Why? Turns out that companies are putting together their budgets for the next year and looking to fill jobs in January. An article on the SHRM website supports Kate's views. According to SHRM, December is a great time to hire employees. Is it because they want to make sure they start prior to January in order to get the maximum amount of vacation time next year (just kidding)? The author cites the same reasons articulate by the Five O'Clock Club for years. Employers should be wary. The article states that 75% of employees are looking for new jobs, according to a recent survey by SHRM. So what does this mean? Recruiters will be happy, employees who are looking and step up their activity will be well ahead of those job seekers taking time off to enjoy the holidays and do their shopping, and hiring employers will find the most motivated candidates available.