It will typically take a job seeker about 3 to 6 months to find a job. Finding a job can be a job in itself. But, are there any times of the month or year during which it is better to apply or job? The answer is yes, and below, we have described when these periods are and  why they might be good times to apply for a job, depending on your background.

Fall Quarter

If you are a final year student and you are targeting a graduate scheme with a large blue chip or a government agency then the fall quarter is an excellent time to search for jobs. It is during the fall quarter that these larger organizations visit university campuses to meet and interview promising students. Therefore, prior to the fall quarter, be sure that you have a well polished resume and you have researched both into your desired career paths as well as into the background of your target employers. Then, during the fall be sure to visit the careers office in order that you can arrange to meet the attending employers.

Spring Quarter

Smaller companies or firms from high demand sectors will tend to advertise for the job at the time it is needed, rather than having an annually scheduled graduate intake like the larger businesses. If you are a final year student looking to work for smaller companies then Spring quarter is the best time to start looking for jobs. This is because these employers will be aware that graduation is only a few months away and they will be lining up to capture the best graduate talent.

December

Surveys have shown that December may be one of the best months to start your job hunt. This is because there are still many jobs being advertised but, due to the holiday season, there are less candidates on the job market, so there will be less competition for each job vacancy. This will mean that you will have a greater chance of getting selected for interview or even being chosen for the job

November and December for Retail and Airlines

The busiest time of year for retailers is of course the holiday season. Retailers will do most of their hiring in November and December so this will be a great time to apply for retail jobs. Airlines jobs availability also increases during this period as the holiday season is the busiest and most demanding time of year for the airline sector.

Fourth Quarter for Finance Professionals

Many business begin their fiscal year on Jan 1, so the fourth calendar quarter is an excellent time for finance professionals to begin searching for jobs because many firms will be in need of help to complete their year end financial analysis and reporting requirements.

Summer Months

Surveys have shown that personal trainers will have an increased chance of being hired during the summer as people are typically more inclined to go outside and exercise.

March

If you are a gardening or landscaping professional, then there will be a high availability of work during March and this will continue, although at a lower level throughout the summer.