Peak hiring season is upon us! If you want to make a career move in 2025, now is the time. With finalized budgets come new initiatives and capabilities needed. Here’s how to make the most of this prime hiring window.

Mindset

Are you in the right mindset to market and sell yourself right now? If not, work through what is holding you back mentally before starting your search.

Clarity

Ensure you are clear on your value, what you want to do next, and for whom. Unfortunately, colleagues and new connections can’t understand how you align with their needs or introduce you to someone without you being clear on the problems you solve, your strengths, and your capabilities.

Target

Once you know your value to an organization, you must be specific about where you want to be next. From the target job title to industries, firm size, culture, and other attributes, the more you can identify precisely what you want, the easier it will be to surface opportunities.

Optimize Your Personal Marketing Assets

Ensure your LinkedIn profile and resume are up-to-date and tailored to your target role. Use relevant keywords and highlight eye-catching accomplishments that align with your target. You can use tools like Jobscan to help identify keywords. A strong resume and LinkedIn profile will significantly improve catching a recruiter’s eye.

Network Strategically

Attend industry events and engage in online professional communities. Networking remains a powerful tool for uncovering hidden job opportunities and gaining insider information about potential employers. Do not underestimate the power of your current network, either. Activate it by sharing what you are looking for and asking for introductions. Remember to give back to your network in return.

Taking Action

Once you know where you are going, you need an action plan you are accountable for executing. This will require a systemic approach with metrics to keep you focused on attaining your target role. Be prepared to move quickly during peak hiring season. Have your application materials ready, references lined up, and be responsive to communication from potential employers.

Going through the above steps will enable a successful job search. If you need more help with your job search strategy, register here for our next job search strategy webinar. Or grab a one-on-one at https://bit.ly/10withJaime.