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5 Reasons to Continue Your Job Search During the Holidays

December 17, 2021 by Aylish DeVore

Each year, as we roll into the holiday season, many job seekers wonder: Should I continue my job search during the holidays? The truth is that the month of December might be the best time to look for a job! You’ll likely have way less competition and be able to capitalize on the opportunities that are available to you this time of year. Here are just five of the top reasons to keep that job search rolling:

1. Employers Are Hiring

If you are inclined to think that employers stop searching for new employees during the holidays, think again. This is especially true if their budgets are tied to the calendar year because they know how much money they have available to spend on recruitment and salaries. They might also be more apt to hire before the end of the year so they can maximize their budgets, instead of potentially losing that money after the calendar flips. And in some industries, January is a busy month, so they want to staff up now to be able to hit the ground running come the new year.

2. Less Competition During the Holidays

Since many job seekers put a hold on their job search during the holidays, there are plentiful opportunities for you if you keep your momentum high. While the average corporate job opening receives 250 resumes, with fewer people looking toward the end of the year, that number drops significantly. That means that your resume is more likely to be seen by the employers and recruiters who are looking for you.

3. Exceptional Networking Opportunities

December is full of parties, events, and other gatherings—so much so, that most people have very full calendars. That’s a big plus for you and provides you with multiple opportunities to meet key decision makers and others who can help in your job search. Whether you go to events thrown by professional associations, alumni networks, corporations, or friends and family, you’re bound to interact with some great people. Remember to let them know that you’re looking and be specific about the kinds of roles and industries you’re targeting.

4. Seasonal and Part-time Roles Could Become Permanent

The holiday season is a prime hiring time for several industries, including retail and hospitality. If you are unemployed and looking to do something to get your foot in the door or earn a little extra cash, you have a great opportunity to prove yourself and transition what started as a seasonal or part-time role into something more permanent. This is also true of contract positions. If a company is bringing on additional help during the holidays, that work may continue well into the new year. And if you’re already a member of the team, the likelihood that your contract will be extended is high.

5. Gain an Edge on New Year Job Seekers

New Year’s resolutions being what they are, there is often a surge in hiring come January 2. That results in more competition for the roles that interest you. By continuing your job search during the holidays, you’re positioning yourself for success, whether it’s in the month of December or further on down the line. Even if companies are waiting until they receive their 2022 budgets to start hiring, by starting (or continuing) your efforts now, you’re getting on their radar. That’s because hiring managers and recruiters probably have a good idea what’s coming down the pike, even if it’s not currently advertised. And if you meet them and start chatting at a holiday get-together, guess who they’ll have top of mind when they’re ready to hire? Yep: You.

DO Continue Your Job Search During the Holidays

There’s no doubt that by maintaining momentum on your job search during the holidays, you will put yourself in a great position to find success—if not in 2021 then certainly in 2022. Continue to reach out to employers and recruiters, apply to positions, and mix and mingle throughout the season. Your commitment can pay off dividends on your quest to find the perfect next job.

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Record-Breaking Month at Blue Signal Search

August 13, 2020 by Lacey Walters

As of August 2020, Blue Signal has shattered records and has reached over 1,000 all-time company placements, among other achievements!

This month, Blue Signal is delighted to announce our 1,000th placement. What does 1,000 placements mean? 1,000 placements represents 1,000 big breaks, celebrations, goals met, and lives changed - just to name a few. The difference one job can make on families, careers, organizations, and industries is unmeasurable. At Blue Signal, we’re passionate about creating these opportunities for impact, and are ecstatic to have reached this new level of achievement.

Our team works to make lasting relationships. We cater to the wants and needs of clients while matching the long-term and overall career goals of candidates. As a partner in the process, we ensure everyone’s best interests by going beyond job descriptions and getting to the heart of our client’s goals and individual’s ambitions. In short - Blue Signal cares. With this philosophy in mind have we been able to reach this milestone.

As thought leaders in our various industry specialties, Blue Signal is constantly looking to share new ideas, best practices, and industry insights with everyone. Our social media pages are constantly updated with hot jobs, interview tips, networking opportunities, and more. Because of this intel, we have gained a following on social media. This month, we reached new heights with over 80K followers on LinkedIn.

Blue Signal would like to thank its clients, candidates, partners, and community for supporting our vision. We hope to transform what people know about talent acquisition by putting relationships first. Here’s to our journey towards becoming the best recruiting firm in the world!

Whether you’re seeking a job or seeking talent to bring onboard, Blue Signal has the connections and the expertise needed to support your journey too. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more, or contact us today to help fulfill your staffing and recruiting goals.

Blue Signal Summit Awards 2019

February 1, 2019 by Lacey Walters

2018 was a record-breaking year for the Blue Signal team. We worked on 400+ jobs, made 119 placements, doubled our team size, expanded offices and moved our company headquarters all while exceeding our company goals. At the Blue Signal Summit held in Phoenix, Arizona, we talked extensively about goals – as individuals as well as a team. Next year, we plan to raise the bar even higher and expand our team once again.

None of the strides we have made as a company would have been possible without the incredible efforts of our stellar team. Specifically, our top performers. At the Summit, we gave special recognition to 3 notable team members for their achievements.

Bryan O’Connor

Within his first year in the industry, Bryan was quickly promoted to Recruiting Manager. He has gone above and beyond in his efforts with candidates and clients. Bryan’s diligence throughout the year was reflected in his numbers. At the Summit, Senior Managing Partner Matt Walsh presented Bryan with an award for Top Cash-In in 2018.

Art Reed

Art has been a mentor and driving cultural force of Blue Signal since he came on board. His voice and presence put a smile on the faces of clients, candidates and colleagues alike. He recently was given the well-deserved promotion to Managing Partner. His client and candidate advocacy and dedication earned him the title of Top Biller for 2018.

Lacey Walters

Lacey’s hard work, innovative nature, and ability to adapt to anything thrown her way led to her recent promotion to Director of Operations and the Blue Signal MVP Award for 2018. Her dedication to Blue Signal’s initiatives, clients, candidates, and operations have significantly impacted the results all recruiters and the firm have experienced in the last year.

These 3 individuals have truly exceeded all company goals and the expectations of the organization. Whether it be weekends, nights, holidays, or after hours, they have put their clients and candidates first. Their hard work and attitude has helped make Blue Signal the best recruiting firm on the planet. This candidate, client, and colleague first mentality directly reflects Blue Signal’s ethics, and core values – which is why they are not only impactful leaders in the company, but recipients of these prestigious awards and true drivers of the Blue Signal cultural organization.

In 2019, we plan to keep up this trajectory and continue to be the best recruiting firm in the space. Blue Signal thanks each of these individuals for their hard work and effort. We are excited about what 2019 and the future brings for each of them as well as Blue Signal, our customers, and our clients.