{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/67496e921c6967d814498cfd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#343: December 2024: Should You WAIT to Apply for Jobs?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/1732865386639-75659e71-e000-4dfc-a655-16d15701f0bf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what you’ll learn:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Key hiring trends, including the 216,000 job growth in December 2023 and the 63% hiring surge in January 2024.</li><li>Why applying in December gives you a head start for January's new hiring budgets.</li><li>How reduced competition during the holidays can make you stand out.</li><li>The rise of hybrid and remote roles—reflecting the preferences of 90% of job seekers.</li><li>Holiday networking strategies to build connections that last.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us:</strong></p><p>Follow&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/letseatgrandma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Let's Eat, Grandma</a>&nbsp;on LinkedIn</p><p><br></p><p>Use Chris' <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a> for the newsletter</p><p><br></p><p>Check us out on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/letseatcommagrandma/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Services"}