I have been laid off since 10/15/2024.

Anonymous

November 27,2024 at 5:08PM UTC

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I have been laid off since 10/15/2024. My specialty is in HR and I have applied to numerous positions and companies are finally reaching out to me, just before the holidays for interviews. Is this a good thing? In my experience I thought that hiring would slow down going into the next year.

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AnonymousNovember 27,2024 at 5:13PM UTC
And I'm 46 years old, a Gen X'er :)
Sue Gordon- retired Career CoachNovember 27,2024 at 5:34PM UTC
Employers hire when they need employees. It could be that no decisions will be made till January—depending on their own urgency and decision-maker’s vacations.
Good luck!
AnonymousNovember 27,2024 at 6:58PM UTC
Interviewing now for hiring after the first of the year.
AnonymousNovember 27,2024 at 7:53PM UTC
Taking advantage of candidates now is a great strategy. Often the holidays slow down once in process. Probably planning for after the holidays to hire, industry and need dependent. Losing candidates due to taking too long to reach out is a real thing.
AnonymousNovember 27,2024 at 11:58PM UTC
Yes, it’s absolutely a great thing. I’m in higher ed and connected with a lot of folks in HR. People are moving to new jobs and different companies. There is shift going on making their jobs open! This is exciting for you !! Keep us posted on the rest of the process!
AnonymousNovember 28,2024 at 4:29PM UTC
The government is hiring human resources positions- usajobs.gov
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistNovember 29,2024 at 10:00PM UTC
Most years, hiring never slows down for me.
GOOD LUCK!!
Star7December 27,2024 at 8:26PM UTC
They say most companies are hiring over holidays to apply now. Keep the faith everyone.

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