If you're looking for a new job before the holidays, you still have time. There's a common belief that the holiday season is not conducive for job hunting, however, there are solid reasons why it can actually be a great time to look for a new opportunity.
There is less competition this time of the year as many job seekers pause their searches in the run up to, and during, the holidays. So that can mean fewer people going for the same role, which can increase your chances of standing out to employers who are still hiring.
Additionally, companies often have hiring budgets that need to be spent before year end, which can lead to a surge in job postings as employers aim to fill roles before the new year starts.
Because of this, time to hire can be faster too -- that urgency can curb the normal tech time to hire from a few months down to a few weeks.
5 jobs to discover this week
Software Engineer II (AWS, Python), The Travelers Companies, Inc., Hartford ($117,200 - $193,400)
Geospatial Software Engineer, Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi), Denver ($100,000 - $145,000)
Full Stack Software Engineer, SciTec, Huntsville ($93,000 - $120,000)
Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Remote), ICF, Reston ($84,533 - $143,706)
Software Developer - Java, Uline, Pleasant Prairie
According to new data from LinkedIn's Most In-Demand Jobs (Q3 2024) report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles employers really want to hire for. So much so, these are the roles that see the highest number of paid job posts on the platform.
These jobs and more are in demand because in the U.S., critical skills gaps are emerging, and widening. Skills in AI, machine learning, blockchain and cybersecurity are scarce, with fewer qualified candidates.
McKinsey estimates that under 50% of quantum computing roles will be filled unless significant interventions occur. And Skillsoft's 2023 IT Skills and Salary Report found that 66% of IT decision-makers are dealing with skills gaps on their teams.
Globally, reliance on technology has surged, especially as a result of the pandemic. Most people now use various tech solutions for daily activities such as communication, shopping, banking, healthcare and research.
That means that these days, it isn't just large tech firms that are looking for tech talent. So are startups, and increasingly, software engineering isn't confined to traditional tech companies.
Now, it spans multiple industries including healthcare, finance, retail and more of what would have been considered 'traditional' businesses such as supermarket chains and newspapers. These days, these businesses ...