"Recruiters and hiring managers say a common misconception is that employers pause interviewing at the end of the year because decision-makers are all on vacation. In reality, they say hiring activity tends to hold steady, and in some cases, managers are pressed to fill openings before their talent-acquisition budgets reset in January. They need to "use it or lose it," said Nicole Fernandez-Valle, lead talent acquisition partner at Miami-based Royal Caribbean Group. "This is still a pretty hardworking time for our recruitment teams.""
"Brian Fink, an independent recruiter in Georgia, said he's helping an AI startup in Atlanta find two managers and six software engineers to bring on board before 2025 comes to a close. "Employers want to start 2026 ready," said Fink. "They don't want to start recruiting in January. They want to start running a race.""
"While other job seekers put their searches on hold, take advantage of the lighter competition to submit applications, said Aaron Roberts, a hiring manager at commercial real-estate company JLL. He has more than 50 openings he's looking to fill in California, including ones for administrative assistants, facilities managers, and producers. He anticipates filling at least a third by New Year's."
Hiring activity frequently continues through December, with some managers accelerating hires to use remaining talent-acquisition budgets before they reset in January. Teams sometimes push to onboard candidates before the new year so organizations can begin the following year fully staffed. Many job seekers pause searches over the holidays, which reduces competition for those who continue to apply. A variety of roles, from administrative to technical, are commonly filled during this period. The holiday season can also be a favorable time to request job-search help because people tend to be more generous and responsive.
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