Should you keep applying for jobs during the holidays?
25 December 2011
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During the Christmas holidays, everyone seems to take a break. Except companies, which continue to hire, sometimes urgently. Candidates should take advantage of this.
No, not all companies stop working during the holiday season, and job seekers would be wrong to relax their efforts during the Christmas holidays.
It would even be "a mistake on their part," considers Philippe Thivolle, director of the recruitment firm Renforce, in L'Isle Adam, in the Val-d'Oise. "You have to prospect all the time, there are opportunities, even at Christmas. The proof is that recruitment firms don't close," he advises.
Candidates less available
Especially since many candidates tend to slow down. "There is a clear decrease in solicitations during this period," notes Dominique Corbineau, director of the Tours-based firm DL Conseils.
"We still receive as many applications by email," nuances Bertrand Robin, associate director of the Human Solutions firm in Paris, "but the availability of candidates is very limited, particularly between December 24 and New Year's Day." In these conditions, it is difficult to arrange a meeting between the employer and the job seeker.
The most persevering can therefore benefit from this. "It's a chance to stand out," acknowledges Bertrand Robin. "The absence of some competitors can make you stand out even more."
Companies are looking urgently
Especially since recruiters often misjudge the back-to-school periods in January and September, hence interesting offers to be seized quickly. "Recruitment is also affected by short-termism," explains Bertrand Robin. "Strategies change quickly and it is necessary to remain attentive. Putting your prospecting on hold during the holidays prevents you from taking advantage of this."
Full-time searching, despite fatigue and festivities, seems to be the best solution to land a job. "In any case, you should never give up," reminds Philippe Thivolle. "The ideal offer can come along at any time.
Lexpress.fr
Published December 21, 2011.
Posted online December 25, 2011.
No, not all companies stop working during the holiday season, and job seekers would be wrong to relax their efforts during the Christmas holidays.
It would even be "a mistake on their part," considers Philippe Thivolle, director of the recruitment firm Renforce, in L'Isle Adam, in the Val-d'Oise. "You have to prospect all the time, there are opportunities, even at Christmas. The proof is that recruitment firms don't close," he advises.
Candidates less available
Especially since many candidates tend to slow down. "There is a clear decrease in solicitations during this period," notes Dominique Corbineau, director of the Tours-based firm DL Conseils.
"We still receive as many applications by email," nuances Bertrand Robin, associate director of the Human Solutions firm in Paris, "but the availability of candidates is very limited, particularly between December 24 and New Year's Day." In these conditions, it is difficult to arrange a meeting between the employer and the job seeker.
The most persevering can therefore benefit from this. "It's a chance to stand out," acknowledges Bertrand Robin. "The absence of some competitors can make you stand out even more."
Companies are looking urgently
Especially since recruiters often misjudge the back-to-school periods in January and September, hence interesting offers to be seized quickly. "Recruitment is also affected by short-termism," explains Bertrand Robin. "Strategies change quickly and it is necessary to remain attentive. Putting your prospecting on hold during the holidays prevents you from taking advantage of this."
Full-time searching, despite fatigue and festivities, seems to be the best solution to land a job. "In any case, you should never give up," reminds Philippe Thivolle. "The ideal offer can come along at any time.
Lexpress.fr
Published December 21, 2011.
Posted online December 25, 2011.
