Hitchhiker in the Corner Office

I spoke with a hiring manager yesterday who was concerned about trying to make end-of-year hires because some of the best candidates may be holding out to get their bonuses or may have retention in place.

Although this may be a factor, it should not disuade a hiring authority to give up. If a company is willing to wait until the beginning of the new year or if tue candidates is open to a creative sign on, it can be win-win.

I urge candidates to start talking now with potential employers even if they are not looking to move until sometime next year because the hiring process from now until the end of the year may be longer than in the middle of the year because of holidays and budgeting.

Now is the time to start looking around – for both candidates and employers. There will be starts and stops. But even if you don’t make a move in 2010, it may put you in a better spot for 2011 when you are ready.