Job search during the holidays? YES.

01/16/2015

The temporary job market during the holiday season is full of opportunities. Here are a couple of reasons for you to give up putting your job hunt on hold until after the holidays are over.

1. Companies are hiring more in November and December than almost any time else

Recent industry trends show that HR executives work really hard through the winter holidays to get hold of the best candidates. Have a look at the ASA Staffing Index:

2. Take advantage of social hiringSocial recruiting is a relatively new phenomenon triggered by the growing popularity of social networking websites. For a job seeker, the trick is to get noticed by hiring managers on social media.With a wee bit of energy and positive intent, you can get a new job while others might be unfocused or taking time off between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.