Most job seekers think December is the worst time to job hunt.
You see fewer postings.
You already have holiday fatigue.
You keep reading that companies aren’t hiring.
You decide the wait until January to pick back up.
But here’s the counterintuitive piece I NEED you to know: December is actually a great time for your job search.
I know, I know. You're dealing with two beliefs (let's call them frustrations since that's what they really are) and you've probably had them more than backed up in the echo chambers of social media.
Let me take a swing at them here and you let me know if I'm on the mark:
- Frustration #1: You see fewer job postings and assume the market is frozen.
- What you don't know, though, is that companies are actively hiring to finalize budgets and prep for Q1—and with fewer applicants competing, you have a better chance to stand out.
- Frustration #2: Holiday stress and teaching responsibilities leave you too exhausted to apply.
- But this slower pace gives you the breathing room to craft tailored applications that will actually get noticed.
Your December Move? Slow Down to Speed Up.
Instead of rushing to apply to everything, use this quieter season to research roles, update your materials, and tailor your applications to speak directly to what hiring managers need. One thoughtful application can open more doors than ten rushed ones.
Despite what others are saying, December isn’t a lull.
Not for you, it isn't.
It’s your chance to get ahead while others are waiting.
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When you're ready...
My Elevated Careers Career Change Accelerator™ has everything you need to build materials that are a standout, like you. I took care of the heavy lifting so you can skip all the trial and error.
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TL;DR:
- December hiring is real—companies are prepping for Q1 with fewer candidates in the mix.
- A slower season means more time to craft better applications and shore up your LinkedIn profile. (Modules 3 and 4 of my Accelerator do exactly that!)
- Be more thoughtful in where you're applying and the way you present yourself. What you do this month will set you up for success in the new year.
That's it for this week.
Hope you'll give this a try.
With you all the way.
