A common misconception is that the job market comes to a grinding halt in December.
WRONG!
Government and corporate recruiters want to get positions filled before they go on break.
Check the major websites and job boards your local social media posts and you will notice numerous jobs employers are looking to fill.
This is the perfect time to submit those applications and get to the top of the list.
Many other candidates are on holiday, which cuts the competition.
Even with some recessionary forces at work, there are still plenty of jobs in administration, manufacturing, retail and healthcare.
Before smartphones and the internet, recruiters and hiring managers would have to shelve their search for the perfect hire because they couldn’t get access to resumes or contact candidates for an interview.
Today, that’s simply not the case.
Thanks to technology, recruiters are always connected.
They work around the clock and always have their eye out for talent.
Even if a recruiter is taking a break over the holidays, they’re still hunting on LinkedIn regularly.
If a recruiter comes across a desirable candidate online, they won’t wait.
They’ll get in touch immediately because they know how hard it is to find someone who’s the right fit for the role.
It’s a common misconception that businesses have a hiring freeze over the holidays to limit their headcount due to budget reasons.
The Australian financial year ends on 30 June, which means any freezes on headcounts or budget adjustments are typically made in the middle of the year, rather than at the end.
Get that resume updated and out there!