In a survey by jobsite.co.uk it showed that 42% of people will look for a new job in January, with half of all people surveyed saying they used the Christmas break to think about their career. It also showed that 13% of people will start their new job search after receiving their January pay cheque.
While wanting more money is the biggest reason for January job hunting, 51% of people looking for a new position crave more job satisfaction, and more than 1 in 10 are simply unhappy in their current job.
Top 5 reasons for looking for a new job in the New Year
1. More money
2. Job satisfaction3. To further my career
4. I’m unhappy in my current job
5. I want a less stressful job
According to new research from Job Bounties (www.jobbounties.com ) history shows the first Monday back to work after the Christmas break is when 2 in 5 people currently in work will search the words "jobs" or "Vacancies" on Google!
The Holidays are fast approaching and before you know you know it, we’ll be in January. You may feel that you can take a break from your job search as you think companies are not hiring at the end of the year. While that may be the case for some companies, other companies may still have budget set aside and positions they want to fill for the start of the New Year. Either way, this is not the time for you to stop looking for a job. In January, there will be even more people competing for the jobs and you want to get ahead of the crowd now. The health care industry consumes over 10 percent of gross domestic product of most developed nations making it very competitive as it’s one of the world's largest and fastest-growing industries.
Tips to get you started!
- make a list of jobs that interest you and research job openings -check out Kubo’s website www.kuborecruitment.com
- Get your CV/resume up-to-date!
- Get your social media profiles in line – have a look at our previous blog “The good, the bad and the ugly side of social media for your job search” for Kubo’s advice on how to make the best of yours!