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Canada’s Seasonal Hiring Trends
Temporary workers, like any other job seekers, are subject to the regular shifts that occur within the job market. Most employers fall into a form of an annual recruitment cycle with new openings and hiring decisions being made in a cyclical manner. In general, these trends can be divided into four “seasons.” This is appropriate because seasonal weather does play a role in both employment availability and decision-making. Learning how this flow progresses, along with seeking an employment agency at the right time, can maximize your chance at securing temporary work.
The First Season: January to March
The new year sees people coming back to the office after vacation, getting together, and planning out how the next few months will go. It’s important to remember that hiring, even for a temporary position, has a large consensus component. With a major holiday period now over, all the key decision makers are on-hand to begin the hiring process. This is why January and February are big employment months. Applying early in this period often yields one of the better chances at securing a position.
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