{"id":5318,"date":"2025-11-07T05:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T10:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/?p=5318"},"modified":"2025-11-07T05:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T10:12:35","slug":"is-holiday-job-search-a-waste-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/is-holiday-job-search-a-waste-of-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Holiday Job Search a Waste of Time?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holidays.jpg\" alt=\"holiday job search\" class=\"wp-image-12736 lazyload\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holidays.jpg\" alt=\"holiday job search\" class=\"wp-image-12736 lazyload\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holidays.jpg 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holidays-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holidays-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Holiday job search? Companies don\u2019t hire in November and December, right? Maybe it makes more sense to wait until the new year to dive into my search.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your thinking, you\u2019re missing out on opportunities to make headway in your job search, when your competitors have taken that misguided notion to heart, and put their searches on hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies have openings to fill right now and other new openings will be coming around, before the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job search expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/susanjoyce_avoid-the-biggest-job-search-mistake-of-the-activity-6990724170904973312-peTr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Susan P. Joyce<\/a> put it plainly in a LinkedIn post: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;A VERY significant amount of hiring takes place in the 4th quarter of the year. Not being &#8220;fully staffed&#8221; on Jan. 1 can mean the manager loses the budget for the unfilled job(s) to another department or delaying important work. Yikes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making the delay even worse for job seekers, those who wait until January to start\/resume their job search face the toughest and MOST competitive job market of the whole year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/7-things-successful-executive-job-seekers-know\/\">job seekers<\/a> who look for jobs from October through the end of December have \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 LESS competition.<br>\u2013 Hiring managers desperate to fill their job openings before the end of the year to be fully staffed on Jan. 1.<br>\u2013 Many holiday events to leverage for networking, research, and referrals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Job Search Is NOT a Waste of Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Holiday job-hunting offers unique circumstances to network \u2013 at office parties, family\/friends get-togethers, and other holiday events \u2013 that we don\u2019t typically see at other <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/new-year-time-to-revisit-and-refresh-your-personal-brand\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"557\">times of year<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have more opportunities to meet and speak with recruiters, hiring decision makers at your target companies, and others who can help you with your career goals. They won\u2019t be inundated with meeting requests, like they probably will as soon as January gets here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of the fact that there\u2019s less competition right now because so many others will put their <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/top-10-executive-job-search-posts-from-2015\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"556\">job search<\/a> on hold until the first of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fewer candidates are jockeying to position themselves in front of hiring decision makers and vying for their attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your network and new contacts are probably not overwhelmed by requests right now, and you have the opportunity to make inroads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job search and career expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/top-reasons-to-job-search-during-the-holidays-2062214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alison Doyle<\/a> agrees that there are more networking opportunities during the holidays: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;You couldn\u2019t pick a better time of year for networking. There are many social and business holiday functions during November and December when you can <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-many-linkedin-connections-are-good-for-executive-job-search\/\">connect with people who can help your job search<\/a>. Don\u2019t be shy. Most people are thrilled to have the opportunity to pay it forward by helping you out, especially during the season of giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider getting a business card made with your contact information and the URL of your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-years-on-linkedin-why-its-still-indispensable-to-me\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> page, if you have one. Bring a supply with you to give to the people you meet at networking events and holiday parties. Have an elevator pitch ready so you can quickly share information on your background.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>She offered another reason why hiring continues through the holidays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Hiring used to be seasonal. Now it\u2019s on-demand. If a company decides that they need a new employee or if a current employee moves on, they won\u2019t wait to start the hiring process. If you\u2019re hiring ready, you\u2019ll be positioned for <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-steps-to-executive-job-search-success\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"554\">job search success.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do the Prep Work for Your Holiday Job Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following applies whether you&#8217;re just starting out or continuing your job search during the holidays, or even if you&#8217;re job hunting any time of year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Targeting, research and personal branding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to do all the important initial steps: targeting, research and defining (or refining) your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/personal-brand-needs-linkedin\/\">personal brand<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t know what companies or organizations you want to work for, you won&#8217;t be able to clearly position yourself as a &#8220;fixer&#8221; for specific problems facing specific employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, you won&#8217;t know what kind of information about you to include in your personal marketing materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/worksheets-personal-branding-and-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job search worksheets<\/a> will help you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Update your personal marketing materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to update your resume, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/3-important-linkedin-profile-housekeeping-tasks\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"555\">LinkedIn profile and any other job<\/a> search materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that all of these supporting documents and profiles communicate your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-reasons-to-love-your-personal-brand\/\">personal brand<\/a> and clearly position you as someone your target employers need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Update and prep your references<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-power-of-qualified-references-in-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of references<\/a> in order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to send potential employers a list of several people qualified to verify your strengths, character, qualifications and good-fit for their needs? Weak (or in any way negative) references can kill your chances of being made an offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s been a while since you created your reference list, you may need to replace people with others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to ask everyone if it&#8217;s okay to include them on your list, and let them know what things you&#8217;d like them to say about you, when they&#8217;re contacted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monitor and build your online presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And while you&#8217;re at it, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/why-you-need-to-self-google-once-a-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-Google<\/a> and do a sweeping assessment of your social media presence and overall online presence. What are people seeing when they Google &#8220;your name&#8221;? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If very few search results appear when you Google &#8220;your name&#8221;, it&#8217;s time to get busy <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/strong-online-presence-to-compete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">building a stronger online presence<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring professionals gravitate towards candidates with a more <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-a-robust-online-presence-helps-you-land-the-best-jobs\/\">robust online<\/a> footprint. It provides them more information to quickly assess you and it serves as <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-personal-branding-manifesto-for-executive-job-search-part-3\/\">social proof<\/a>, backing up the claims you&#8217;ve made about yourself in your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lean into LinkedIn, especially. Build out your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/smart-personal-branding-posting-linkedin-updates-vs-updating-your-linkedin-profile\/\">profile and get involved with posting updates<\/a>, connecting, Groups, and other activities the site offers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/linkedin-personal-branding-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essential LinkedIn Guide<\/a> will help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Advice for Successful Holiday Job Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are things to do in November and December:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refine your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-do-i-rebuild-my-network-for-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">networking skills<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/the-power-of-volunteering-for-your-personal-brand-and-executive-job-search\/\">Volunteer your time<\/a> at organizations that need your expertise, and practice give-to-get networking \u2013 you may be able to connect with people who can give you some solid leads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reevaluate and rework your career\/job search goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-connect-on-linkedin-with-people-you-dont-know-and-get-action\/\">Seek out new contacts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch base with your existing network. Thank them for leads and the help they\u2019ve provided. Share season\u2019s greetings. Send out hand-addressed holiday cards with meaningful hand-written messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remind everyone you know (personally and professionally) that you&#8217;re actively looking. But be careful who you tell, if you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/5-ways-to-keep-your-executive-job-search-confidential-on-linkedin\/\">job hunting under cover<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take time to \u201chide out\u201d and reflect, but don\u2019t give up on job search entirely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend formal and informal networking events, like holiday parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend professional association meetings and job search workshops at your local Career Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 More Holiday Job Search Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make a list of potential contacts (and draft emails)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a good tip from The Muse: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Make an exhaustive list, narrow it down, and then begin drafting emails. I\u2019d recommend waiting until at least a few days after the holidays have ended to actually send your carefully crafted <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-get-executive-recruiters-attention-with-the-right-email-messages\/\">emails or LinkedIn messages<\/a>, keeping in mind that most people who took time off will be inundated with emails on their first day back in the office. And you definitely don\u2019t want yours to get lost in an overflowing inbox.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create a schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And another good one from Indeed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;As you look for a job through the holidays, consider creating a job search schedule. This can help you consciously set aside time to look for a new position. It can also help you establish a healthy balance between looking for a job and enjoying the fun and merriment of the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A job search schedule can also hold you accountable. Even if you only devote 30 minutes per day to your job search, adhering to a routine ensures you&#8217;re making some progress toward your employment efforts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep the momentum going<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And one from FlexJobs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;You\u2019ve likely developed some productive job-seeking routines during the last few months, and it\u2019s wise to keep on moving. If you slow down or stop your job search, it might be tough to get back into the swing of things when you\u2019re ready to ramp up again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By pressing forward with job searching during the holidays, you\u2019ll keep your momentum going and won\u2019t miss a beat come January.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a FREE Copy of My Holiday Job Search Ebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I collaborated with Susan P. Joyce (noted above) about 10 years ago to create this nifty ebook, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/New-Year-New-Job-7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;New Year, New Job!&#8221;<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s loaded with juicy tips from the Job-Hunt Experts, to help you navigate a job search over the holiday season. Although we wrote the ebook a few years ago, most of the advice is still relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/New-Year-New-Job-7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/New-Year-ebook-2015-cover-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"holiday job search\" class=\"wp-image-5651 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/New-Year-ebook-2015-cover-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"holiday job search\" class=\"wp-image-5651 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/New-Year-ebook-2015-cover-2-1.jpg 321w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/New-Year-ebook-2015-cover-2-1-180x300.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are two of my own contributions to the newest edition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raise online visibility to your target employers with a keyword-rich LinkedIn profile headline.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re already on LinkedIn catching up with your network and connecting with new people. Why not take a few moments to optimize your headline for search engines, so that recruiters and hiring decision makers looking for candidates like you are more likely to land on your profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use up as many of the 220 allowed characters as you can with the keywords and phrases those people will search on. Include a few compelling words showing your personality. Here&#8217;s a headline that ticks all the boxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Chief Data Scientist for the Fortune 500 | Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Product Development, Thought Leadership | My mantra for business survival in the technology sphere: Unlearn. Transform. Reinvent.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use holiday vacation time to learn about job search.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you dive into planning and <a data-wpil-monitor-id=\"598\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-stay-positive-in-executive-job-search\/\">executing your job search<\/a> strategy, the holidays may afford you the free time to do some research about how to job search. If it\u2019s been more than a few years since you last looked for a job, you may not know how much things have changed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A successful job search requires understanding the new world of work. LinkedIn Learning offers all kinds of online training courses on how to job search. Also, follow the top <a data-wpil-monitor-id=\"843\" href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/linkedin-dos-and-donts-for-executive-job-search\/\">job search experts on LinkedIn<\/a> who regularly post articles and posts on how to land a good-fit job.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Holiday job search? Companies don\u2019t hire in November and December, right? 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