https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 19:38:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1903303 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:31:14 +0000 youboots 1903303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>M got an offer in December started Jan 6 last year. It depends on the industry. I'd start putting feelers out now. Others may assume the same thing and it may be less competitive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1903277 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:15:47 +0000 aegie 1903277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: that was my first thought too ... but the bonuses come out at the end of the year! hahaha .. maybe it's a finance thing. I would prob start looking now, but actively pursuing would probably happen in Jan/Feb. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1903187 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:29:12 +0000 blackbird 1903187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my industry, it's next to impossible. Fiscal year is here and everybody's scrounging for the last bit. I have never known anybody to start in Nov/Dec (plus, a lot of holiday pay is doled out that time of year) versus in early Jan. But it's certainly the time of year for interveiwing for early 2015. </p> <p>DH interviewed here in Oct, got his offer right before Christmas, and started mid Jan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1903103 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:51:10 +0000 MediaNaranja 1903103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spent the last nearly two years applying for jobs--I applied to MANY jobs and had 0 interviews from early November until mid-January, when I had several a week. My current employer does most of their hiring at the beginning of their fiscal year (July 1) when budgets are fresh and there is money for new employees. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1903012 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:06:21 +0000 looch 1903012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually, we're in a hiring freeze at the end of the year, so there's that to consider as well. All the money for the year has been spent, so you have to wait until after bonuses are paid out, in either Feb or March. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1903006 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:05:25 +0000 alohaorchid 1903006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the most part, yes. It depends on the industry and position but as already mentioned, a lot of people are waiting for their bonuses so they won't leave around the end of the year. There is also year end to consider, which would be a busy time of year for employers to go through the hiring process. Also, since there is so much time off towards the end of the year, it's usually easier to hire someone in the new year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902785 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 06:14:54 +0000 Shutterbug 1902785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was last job hunting (5 yrs ago) I got laid off at the beginning of November and didn't get any bites until February. I didn't get my current job until June, though this was during the recession. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902573 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:47:49 +0000 Andrea 1902573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started most of my jobs at year end so not really! Right place, right time. Someone is always hiring so I would look any time of the year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902552 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:27:19 +0000 Trailmix 1902552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think in a lot of professions, the 4th quarter is when most hiring is done...but it depends on your line of work, I guess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902547 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:24:10 +0000 BKCaribBaby 1902547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sadly, yes. Once it hits Thanksgiving, many people don't focus on hiring but rather on year-end work or are just out of the office with vacations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902522 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:54:29 +0000 PrincessBaby 1902522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found the best job I've ever had last fall, started in mid-November. I think it's all due to chance- when someone happens to leave bc of any number of things. You just have to be seriously looking at any given time. Dream jobs can pop up at any time. That's what happened in my case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902501 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:35:22 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1902501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>in my industry (finance) no one leaves at the end of the year because we're holding out for our bonuses. So I would wait, personally </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902500 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:33:42 +0000 Smurfette 1902500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Yep! I am supposed to have one in the next couple weeks but it fell in my lap. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902497 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:28:53 +0000 regberadaisy 1902497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: you're not unemployed right? Just looking for greener pastures? </p> <p>I just have this feeling I won't be finding a new job by the end of of the year. But on the bright side I at least have unemployment insurance and get to spend time with DD 2! It's like an an extended maternity leave. :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902480 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:12:05 +0000 BandDmommy 1902480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on your field. With accounting, best time to look is after busy season. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902477 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:08:29 +0000 Smurfette 1902477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I am not full on looking till Jan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902475 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:04:57 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1902475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found it easier towards the end of year because it seemed like that was when companies were planning out their resources and budget for the new year. My company recently put out a bunch of job recquisitions and blasted it out to the company - walled you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902468 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:59:44 +0000 pinkcupcake 1902468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my personal experience, yes. I've found I tend to have an easier time in the spring or summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/finding-a-job-during-the-end-of-the-year#post-1902465 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:57:37 +0000 regberadaisy 1902465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you think it's harder to find a job during the end of the year? </p>