{"id":6427,"date":"2022-12-01T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T02:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/?p=6427"},"modified":"2022-12-01T12:00:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T02:00:55","slug":"why-you-should-job-hunt-over-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/why-you-should-job-hunt-over-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Job Hunt over the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whilst 2022 has been an extremely busy year, and everyone will want to recharge their batteries over the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> break, the festive period is actually the perfect time to start your job search if looking for a new role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a misconception that everyone turns off their computer whilst waiting for Santa to deliver their presents, so <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here are<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> three key reasons as to why the end of this year could be a cracker!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c20330;\"><b>Be a stand out candidate<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A profile picture is often your first impression online and how people visually connected with you. LinkedIn is a professional network so having pictures with pets, a skydiving photo, or laying on the beach will not be suitable. As a simple rule of thumb, view it as a professional headshot. Also make sure the picture is recent and looks like you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c20330;\"><b>Budgets are approved for hiring<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budgets are pre-approved for recruitment and new hires<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leading up to the start of the new calendar year. Organisations I have spoken to want to commence or resume interviewing candidates straight away when they return from their holiday break. There are lots of exciting businesses looking for their ideal candidates to start in the new year and will move quickly when they find someone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c20330;\"><b>Utilise technology for job interviews<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whilst many offices shut down over the festive period, the current hybrid working environment has brought video interviewing to the forefront. If a potential employer sees the profile of a perfect candidate, who\u2019s to say they have to wait until <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workplaces open<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> again to have a chat. They can Zoom you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the same day <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you apply for a role and not have to wait until the end of the holiday season to meet you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t get left behind in your job hunt. Although many industries slow down at the end of the year, recruitment still continues\u2026 there\u2019s never a bad time to look for your dream job!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Career Insights from Johnson Recruitment<\/b><\/h2>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson Recruitment is an independent recruitment and consulting firm specialising in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/community-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/social-purpose-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Purpose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/health-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Medical sectors, as well as in the recruitment of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/practice-management-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/business-support-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support staff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, across all sectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us on 03 9946 7320 or info@johnsonrecruitment.com.au to learn more about how we can assist you with a vacancy or new role today. Follow our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/johnson-recruitment---healthcare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/johnsonrecruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pages for more information and to keep up to date with the latest jobs, events and career advice.<\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whilst 2022 has been an extremely busy year, and everyone will want to recharge their batteries over the summer break, the festive period is actually the perfect time to start your job search if looking for a new role. 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