1.     Companies are still looking for job candidates.  Just because many employees are on vacation doesn’t mean that a company’s staffing needs are on hold.  If you’re continuing your job search during the holidays you will face some challenges scheduling interviews around vacation time but you won’t find recruiter and employer doors closed; they are still looking to fill their open positions.

2.     Hiring managers are facing year-end deadlines and one of their responsibilities is to fill open positions for the start of the next year. Some recruiters and employers are pushing even harder to find the right job candidates during the holiday season because of these year-end deadlines.  If you continue your job search during the November – December holiday season you just might be at an advantage.

3.     There will be less competition for jobs during the holiday.  Because of the myth that no one is hiring during the holiday season, many job candidates will “power-down” during November and December giving more savvy job seekers an edge. Take advantage of a less crowded job marketplace to contact even more prospective employers.