Don’t let the summer vibe and Christmas festivities distract you from your JOB HUNT!
As we near the middle of November the focus on Christmas and New Year becomes apparent but what does that mean for job seekers?
Firstly, I want to bust a myth that job opportunities over the December/January festive season come to a halt! This is not at all the case… Certainly, I see job seekers drift off and give into the temptation of the holiday period. It is true that from 24 December to 2 January is really quiet, but that does not apply to all of December and January. For those that keep up that job hustle it means less competition and being at the forefront for those golden opportunities.
This very topic is something that I see year in, year out.
My biggest tip: Don’t presume there are no jobs going.
Given the year we have had, predicting the job market for December and January is very difficult. But have a plan, keep applying, keep networking, keep researching and keep positive.
Another tip, is to drive your own opportunities by targeting industries that are busy and for some industries and sectors, COVID is not all bad news. Here are some industries that are a good place to start:
- The Non-profit sector where many organisations are eligible for Covid-funding and for some, that means increasing staff numbers.
- Growth sectors: Procurement, Ecommerce, Supply chain/Logistics, Food, Medical and Pharmaceuticals.
- Health sector: There is rarely a quiet time and as we all know 2020 has been extraordinary.
- It’s also worth noting that many of our clients are suggesting they will work through the Christmas period instead of closing, in turn providing more employment opportunities.
With vacancies continuing through the festive season and the advantage of less competition, this coming festive season may prove to be a lucrative job hunt for you.
Don’t follow the masses, it’s not time for a 2 month hiatus, keep going!
New Year, New Role, New Opportunities – Good Luck!
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