Recruitment during the Holiday Season

[GeorgeV]

Hi There!

Just wanted to know how the recruitment pattern is in NZ during the holiday season (christmas, new year)?


I have heard recruiters don't do much hiring in december and then ramp up staffing only during feb...is that correct


( it would be helpful as I could head off on a holiday myself )


Thanks in advance!


George

[Sun777]

At least that's what I have heard so far, I think the norm is to offload all contractors (consultants) during this off-peak period and get them back post February.

[M-Squared]

Yip that's pretty much the norm.

Most schools are back in the first week of February so this is what guides employers, too.

[eternalkiwi]

Depending on the industry, the summer months can be a strong market for contractors filling vacant roles.

This allows companies to commence the permanent recruitment process in Feb/Mar.

Shawn

[CCIE_4_NZ_work]

Yep. that's true no more joy from Nov till Feb.