#343: December 2024: Should You WAIT to Apply for Jobs?

Are the holidays really a good time to job hunt? In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, we dive deep into whether applying during the holiday season is worth your effort. Spoiler alert: it is! Here’s what you’ll learn: Key hiring trends, including the 216,000 job growth in December 2023 and the 63% hiring surge in January 2024.Why applying in December gives you a head start for January's new hiring budgets.How reduced competition during the holidays can make you stand out.The rise of hybrid and remote roles—reflecting the preferences of 90% of job seekers.Holiday networking strategies to build connections that last. From targeting high-demand industries like tech and healthcare to leveraging festive gatherings for career growth, this episode is packed with actionable advice to keep your job search momentum strong. Follow us: Follow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedIn Use Chris' LinkedIn for the newsletter Check us out on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.