11 Reasons To Job Search During the Holidays

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If you're thinking of putting your job search on hold for the holidays, think again. Hiring doesn't stop during the holiday season, and because there's less competition for available jobs, you may even increase your chances of getting hired quickly.

11 Reasons To Job Search During the Holidays

A slower holiday season for some businesses means more time for hiring and getting employees on board for the start of the new year. It can also mean less competition for available jobs because of the number of job seekers who do take a break from their job hunt.

Here are some reasons why it's a good idea to keep your job search going.

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Do You Get Paid Extra for Working on a Holiday?

Do you get paid extra if you have to work on a holiday? Does your employer have to give you holidays off from work? Here's information on when employees have to work on holidays, when they don't, and when employers are required to pay extra holiday pay.

Tips for Asking for Holiday Time Off

When you're scheduling time off for holidays, it's important to be flexible, to be willing to give as well as to get, and to request time off as soon as you know your plans.

Here are tips for successfully asking for leave from work during the holiday season.

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