Why you shouldn’t write off job hunting over the holidays

Conventional wisdom says that the holidays aren’t the best time for job-hunting, unless you’re looking for a seasonal gig selling mistletoe. But that’s a myth. You could be missing lucrative opportunities to snag a great new role. Here are three reasons why it’s a great idea to put (or keep) yourself in the job market during the holiday season. Don’t suspend your job hunt because you don’t think companies are hiring. They are. Even businesses that seem to go dormant during the holidays often hire new teams or set up operations for their busy periods. Towards the end of the year, most companies are trying to wrap up their headcount…