𝗧𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗼𝗯!

Christmas usually brings joy and festiveness, but having the urge to switch jobs comes with having to deal with stress and anxiety, with 1 in 20 workers hoping to switch jobs before Christmas. Meanwhile, 75% of people actively seek jobs in January and February. So, let’s explore starting the journey of changing jobs, getting ahead of the rush and a ‘New Year New You’.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 T𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝗵!

In Q4 of 2022, 1,016,000 jobs were created, an increase from Q1 of the year before which saw an average of 986,000 jobs. This highlights why looking for a new role before the Christmas period is one of the best times to do so… purely down to the vast amount of opportunities available!

As job opportunities begin opening as early as October for New Year starts –  with companies knowing employees are looking to leave before the end of the year – the need to fill their employment gaps is a priority for most. By starting to apply before Christmas, you will gain the attention before it gets busy in January.

Your CV will be the first one on the top of the pile meaning more attention to your application, and less competition from those who are waiting for the new year – which we see regularly during January/February times. HR Managers are generally in a better mood due to the approaching festivities and recruiters are often in a quieter period as everyone is waiting until January to change Jobs.  Take a look at some of the jobs we offer here.

When starting your journey of applying for new jobs, update your CV and develop your LinkedIn. If you need help check out our blog on how to write one.

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂?

Leap into the New Year by going into a new role that’ll provide you with more opportunities to advance in your career, aligning your skills and interests to a brighter future. As you’re applying during the festive period there is less competition which means there could be a higher salary and better benefits for you to enjoy. 55% of 18-34-year-olds said they look first at what the company benefits package is as the most important thing they look at when searching for a job in Zest’s news report.

Stress-Free Christmas

By applying before the festive period, you’re allowing yourself to be stress-free for Christmas. You don’t have to worry about the January – February rush of other people wanting to make job changes in the New Year. The process of searching for a new job opportunity can lead to stress and frustration that many of us face. A recent report shows that Job Search Anxiety affects around 70% of those currently job searching. If you decide you want a new job in the new year it takes an average of 3.8 months for people to get a job. So, you’re going to have to think about applying for jobs at the beginning of October.

V7’s Top 3 Job Searching Tips:

• 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙑 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪.

Ensure you’re CV is up to date, this includes your latest experiences (clearly time stamped) and it highlights key skills you have. We look out for these when skimming CVs before deciding who to contact.

• 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙.

Work with us to help secure you the best role on the market. We will have contacts and knowledge to put you forward for great positions that suit you the best, so utilize this resource. Meet the V7’s specialist recruiters here.

• 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙐𝙥!

You may feel like you’re not getting anywhere but don’t slow down as it may hinder you from securing the best role for you. So make sure you designate some time during the day to take phone calls with our recruiters and do your research.