Why January is the Best Time to Look for a New Job

“New year, new me,” “time for a change”, “this is going to be my year”……….ring any bells?

You're undoubtedly bored of hearing the same old sayings at the start of each year, but don't let your annoyance keep you from achieving your goals in the year ahead.

If you want to make 2023 your best year yet and achieve your work goals, now is the time to start looking for a new job.

January and February are widely regarded as the top two months to search for a new job. Several elements are at work to explain why this is the case. The first is that around this time, teams are often handed their new hiring budgets and sales forecasts for the year.

When combined with what was most likely a quiet December on the hiring front, hiring managers have a strong motivation to hit the ground running in the new year and hire accordingly. Furthermore, many employees earn their bonuses in December and January, so many people wait until after this time to move jobs. Companies often anticipate this, and it is a major reason why a hiring surge is often required.

Even though the new year often starts slowly, with individuals still nursing a NYE hangover and the over-indulgence of the holiday season, by the second week, things are back in full flow, and first-round interviews can begin.

If you are concerned about your future job search, don't be - our outstanding team of consultants at James Gray Group is here to help. We are here to manage your entire job application process in order to match your talents and personality to the ideal role.

We believe that what we offer is #recruitmentdonedifferently. We don't mean to suggest that the job we do is fundamentally different, it's not. However, what we do mean by "Recruitment done differently" is that our customer-centric approach and desire to give the best possible experience makes James Gray absolutely the best partner for your business, or the very best ally for construction professionals looking to take the next step of their career.

How can we help?

We can not only walk you through a range of opportunities, saving you hours of Google searching, but we can also help you format your CV, prepare for forthcoming interviews, offer you first-hand insights of a company's culture, and even negotiate a higher salary for you - all for FREE.

We want to take a lot of the pressure out of job hunting and help you find your perfect role. So, if you're thinking about a "new year, new job" attitude in 2023, get in touch with us today. getus@jamesgrayrecruitment.com