​As the last month of 2017 approaches, it's time for professionals to evaluate their current job situation and think about whether they should make a career move or not. While many job seekers may think that the festive season is a bad time to look for a new job opportunity, Finance Team Leader Michelle Calvert urges job seekers to continue with their job search.

In this blog, Network Recruitment will outline what job seekers can expect from a year-end job search:

Have a flexible schedule

Be willing to meet recruiters at short notice during this time as specialist recruiters will want to get in touch with top candidates before other recruiters. In addition, expect recruiters to send you to meet potential employers especially if the organisation is keen to fill a role in the new year.

Accelerated recruitment process

The last quarter of the year is important - don't wait for January to fine-tune your career plans and strategies, start now! According to Calvert, when employees leave a company during a holiday season, employers are under pressure to appoint a replacement and often speed up the recruitment process as a result. If you are an immediately available candidate it could put you at an advantage as this accelerated recruitment process is perfectly suited for candidates who can start immediately or who have a short notice period.

There is less competition

Take advantage of the fact that most professionals will be so distracted by shopping, family responsibilities and holiday festivals that they may not have time to look for a job opportunity. Kathy Gans, Accounting Principals senior vice-president, explains that it's easier for job seekers to stand out from the crowd and get ahead during this time.

As organisations start preparing their 2018 staff strategies, job seekers such as yourself need to be prepared for any opportunity in order to make a career move before 2018.

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