When Should You Start Recruiting for a New Hire to Start in January?

With the Holiday Season right around the corner, if you are looking to have a New Hire start during the month of January the time to start recruiting is NOW!

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For people who are actively in a job search, things begin to slow down a bit currently as many companies decide to wait until the start of the new year to pick up recruiting again. This offers companies who are looking for a new hire now more choices as there are fewer positions advertised, and the market is not as competitive.

The most important thing to keep in mind if you are recruiting during the Holidays is that you need to be a bit more flexible when it comes to scheduling and very timely with communication with your candidates. This is more important than ever as the market for candidates is so strong that someone terrific could easily slip away if you are not getting back to them within a 24-hour period.

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There are only five weeks left in 2021 – this could be the jump start that you need to get that new hire on board in time for 2022, which could be a huge win for your organization.