Is job searching during the holiday season worth the effort, or should we just wait until the new year? I’ve heard mixed advice about applying for jobs over the holidays. Some say hiring slows down, while others suggest there’s less competition and hiring managers are more accessible. Does anyone have experience with job hunting in December? What’s been your strategy, and did you notice any difference in response rates or the hiring process during this time?

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I've been applying and going on interviews since November and I don't think it's slowed down. I do believe it also depends on the type of work though. I do child protection and that's open year round. Sales may or may not slow down after the holidays, depending on what your selling. But either way, good luck friend, I hope you get the position you're looking for.

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I'm not even thinking about applying to anything over the next few weeks. I think these jobs will absolutely still be open after the new year.

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Definitely wait. Everyone's pretty much on annual leave until the second week of January.

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