5 reasons Easter is ideal time to find a job

As we move into the new financial year, budgets are set and many organisations look to hire, this can be a great opportunity to hit the ground running with your job search.

Many organisations also maintain momentum in hiring, after the initial ‘new year boom’, with industries such as industrial, construction and hospitality ramping up their recruitment game. If you’re considering making a career move or simply exploring opportunities, we share our top reasons why spring is the season of choice when applying for new jobs. 

1. Increased number of job postings 

With most employees taking time off during Easter, companies often experience a lull in activity. This lull serves as a great window of opportunity for companies to hire and often leads to an increase in job vacancies. 

2. Lower job competition

Most peoples’ new year’s resolution to find a new job is often forgotten about by the time spring rolls around. This can sometimes mean that job vacancy volumes remain high with lower levels of competition. As a motivated job seeker, Spring is a prime time to be noticed by hiring managers, helping you to secure job interviews with less demand. 

3. New budgets and projects are set

The new financial year brings about an influx of activity as companies set new budgets, goals and new projects are allocated. As part of this, current levels of resource and internal capabilities are assessed, often resulting in the need to hire additional headcount and fresh talent. Thus, making Spring an ideal time to start your job search. 

4. Shorter interview processes

While this is largely dependent on the company and its processes, it’s not uncommon for businesses to shorten their hiring process as they draw closer to the summer period. With the need to organise holiday cover and ensure the continuation of key projects, hiring managers are under pressure to conduct interviews, make decisions and on-board new employees within a shorter time frame. 

5. More temporary to permanent contracts offered

Many employers consider hiring temporary staff during peak seasons, especially within call centre, hospitality, and construction. Over the last few years, there has been an increase in employers opting for the ‘temp to perm’ hiring strategy. Businesses are more likely to offer permanent contracts during spring, as this tends to be when they undergo periods of growth. The temp to perm pathway is also deemed a more cost-effective and less risky approach to recruitment.   

Looking for help with your job search this Spring? Download a free copy of our ‘2023 Career goals: Your Ultimate toolkit’ to help get you started and contact one of our specialist consultants about your needs today.