A study revealed that three-quarters of employees actively seek out new work ventures during the first month of the year. But with this influx comes a lot of competition.
Whether you're looking to climb the corporate ladder or land your dream job, the new year is seemingly the prime time to start taking action.
Guy Thornton, founder of Practice Aptitude Tests has lent a helping hand with seven key tips to stand out and be one step ahead of the crowd.
Update your CV before January begins
First and foremost, if you want to take advantage of the January surge this year, it is important that you update your CV before January even begins, so you’re ready to go as soon as you see an opportunity that you want to apply for.
This means making sure that it includes your most recent professional accomplishments and has valuable skills that will make you ideal for the jobs that you are applying to.
Brush up on your interview skills
With many looking to take advantage of the January Surge, the job market is going to be competitive, so you must brush up on your interview skills so you stand out to potential employers.
This means practising common interview questions ahead of time, so you have some answers to give a potential interviewer.
Take advantage of industries that hire seasonally
If you’re looking to enter a new role this January, one way to get your foot in the door and gain experience to put on your CV is by taking advantage of industries that hire seasonally.
This is especially important if you are looking to get gig work or work in the hospitality sector, as they often see an increase in the number of opportunities around this time, so they have more staff for the lead-up to Christmas. Keeping an eye out for opportunities like this can boost your chances of employment during the January surge this year.