Busting Recruitment Myths in 2025
Job searching tends to slow down during the holidays because of a few common myths. But the festive season might actually be the perfect time to get ahead. Let’s clear up three misconceptions and see why.
𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 #𝟏: 𝐍𝐨 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐕 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤
Many assume companies shut down over the holidays and that December applications will be ignored. But your CV could actually stand out during quieter periods. While some industries slow down, many hiring managers focus on planning for the new year. December is a great time to recruit for January starts, so your application might get more attention when competition is lower.
𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 #𝟐: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐍𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝:
Many jobseekers avoid applying in December, thinking budgets are already spent. But the truth is, urgency can lead to last-minute hiring. For companies with budgets ending in December, there’s often a push to fill roles quickly. This can work in your favour as hiring managers try to secure talent before the year closes. Whether a business follows a calendar or financial year, staying proactive with your applications can pay off.
𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 #𝟑: 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬:
The holiday season is full of social events, making it feel like there’s no time for a job search. Many think it’s best to wait until the new year to avoid interrupting the fun. But a little effort now can pay off. Spending just a few hours updating your CV and applying for jobs early in the break can put you ahead. Hiring managers often start looking at applications before January, so you’ll be one step ahead. Plus, taking action now means you can enjoy the rest of your holiday knowing you’ve made progress.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭?
The holiday season is the perfect time to kickstart or continue your job search. With a smart approach, your efforts now could set you up for a successful new year.
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