With the holiday season approaching, many of us will go on vacation, travel, and spend time with loved ones. While taking this time is important, it is also a valuable opportunity to think seriously about your career and despite what many may think, the job market does not slow down during the holidays.
Our goal in this month’s blog is to explain why you shouldn’t hold off on looking for a new job; if anything, it is a great chance to reach out to recruiters and keep your eye on new opportunities especially as we head into the next calendar year. You never know what kind of exciting role could be waiting for you.
We spoke with one of our Executive Directors at Arrow Search, Billy Ayers, to discuss the importance of “keeping your foot on the gas” if you are considering a job change. Billy brings over a decade of recruiting experience to the firm and is one of our most trusted leaders at Arrow. He lives by the saying, “if everyone is going left, it may be smart to go right.” He brings this mantra into his day-to-day routine.
“During the holiday season, there is limited competition from a candidate perspective. You might find something opportunistic due to individuals holding off on their job search,” Ayers noted. “From a client perspective, companies have often staffed their teams with key people by year-end but there are some major exceptions during the final months of the year; these employers prioritize filling the missing gaps on their team before moving into the first quarter. Hiring doesn’t always go as planned, and it is in the candidates’ best interest to pounce should something great be available. You may be able to find that golden opportunity when least expected.”
At Arrow we have seen the job market change in ways we never knew possible and next year will be no different. “An opportunity could be there today and not necessarily be there tomorrow. You should always listen to your trusted advisors and work with recruiters who know what is happening in the marketplace more than anybody else. Keep your eyes and ears on the ever-changing hiring landscape, and a career-defining opportunity might be around the corner for you.” Ayers surmised.
“The greatest success comes to those who are bold,” Ayers concludes. “Do not slow down your search over the holiday season”.
If you or anybody in your network is looking for a new opportunity or simply wants to talk through the options open to you do not hesitate in reaching out to an Arrow recruiter today.