November is a great time to find a new job: here’s why

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We've got four good reasons why November is the best time to find a new job.

You might think that as the year comes to an end and we prepare to rest and relax over the coming holidays, that it is also time to archive your CV and unsubscribe from your job search alerts.

However, if you’re keen to land a great new job soon, then NOW is the best time to get active and to reach out to companies hiring.

Why, you ask?

We have four good reasons why November is the best time to find a new job:

1) It’s the calm before Christmas

If you’re in retail, tourism or hospitality, then you know that the Christmas rush is about to hit, hard. Hiring in these areas is about to spike, so now is the time to apply to your dream role. 

And even if you’re not in these sought-after summer industries, businesses need to keep going and if someone quits, they will need to be replaced swiftly. Make sure you are in the right place at the right time.

2) There’s a lot less competition

Ever been to a job interview and realised that you are just one of a long line of potential candidates? Avoid that situation in November, when many job seekers decide to take a break and wait until the New Year.

So if you’re a suitable match then you have an even greater chance of getting hired now. Go for it!

3) Many larger businesses have a strategic plan

The bigger firms and international organisations tend to have a strategic plan to hiring, and so they will continue to seek out talent in November and December, while business is quieter, as they prepare to meet their 2018 goals.

Make sure that when these companies look for the best people to add to their ranks, you are ready.

4) Start the New Year right

If you want to begin your new career at a great new company in January, you will need to begin job searching about 6 weeks ahead: in November. January and the first few months of the New Year are the most intense for recruiters and job seekers, as everyone returns from the holidays ready to tackle the job hunt.

Avoid this rush as you settle in to your new role at your new company in January, all set for the year ahead.

Take the first step today. Log in to Careers24 to freshen up your profile and make sure that you’re ready for the New Year. Not yet a member? It’s quick and easy to register here.


- Elizabeth Mamacos