TalentBrew Weekly - 6th January 2025

Issue 8 - 6th January 2025

What to expect:

• Support & Advice: New Year, New me, New Job - what a load of cr#p!
• How to work with us & The FREE Ebook we wrote to help you find passive candidates
• Giig - The go to ATS for solo and small recruitment businesses!
• Contact

January hits, and suddenly everyone thinks it’s time for a fresh start. The "New Year, New Me" narrative floods social media, waiting for January to magically bring new opportunities.

Here’s the truth: January is just another month, and the job market doesn’t care about your resolutions.

1. The Market Gets Swamped: January brings a flood of applications, all at once. The candidates who’ve waited for the new year to begin their job search are now competing for the same roles. You’re not going to stand out just because the calendar flipped. In fact, it’s the worst time to dive in because your CV will be one in a sea of hundreds. Do you really want to blend in with the crowd?
2. Hiring Doesn’t Wait for January: Companies need talent year-round, not just after New Year’s. Waiting until January to start your search means you’re likely missing out on opportunities that were available in December. Hiring managers don’t pause their search until the new year. You’re only delaying the inevitable, and your competition is already ahead of you.
3. New Year’s Resolutions Are Overrated: How many people actually follow through on their New Year’s resolutions? The “new year, new me” mindset sounds great in theory, but it’s often just an excuse to procrastinate. If you're unhappy with your job, don’t wait for January to make a change. When you feel ready for a career move, make it happen—don’t wait for the calendar to tell you it’s the right time.
4. Momentum is Key, But You’re Starting from Scratch: Motivation can be hard to find when you’re trying to kickstart your career after a break. Here is your To Do list: Update your CV, clean up your LinkedIn profile, and start networking. Don’t wait for motivation to magically appear.
5. Real Change Comes When You’re Ready, Not Because of the Date: Here’s the blunt truth: If you’re waiting for the “New Year” to make a career change, you’re just setting yourself up for disappointment. Change happens when you’re ready for it, not when the calendar turns over. If you feel stuck in your job, make the move now—not just because everyone else is starting fresh in January.

Stop Waiting for January to Make Your Move.

The "New Year, New Job" mindset is just a distraction from the real work—finding a role that actually suits your needs, not the hype around a new year. If you’re ready for a change, don’t wait for January. Get started now. Update your CV, reach out to recruiters, and explore what’s out there.

If you waited until January, you’ll now just be competing with everyone else who thinks they needed to wait.

The job market waits for no one. Neither should you.

Ready for your next career move? ?? Take a peek at our website to see what roles we’re recruiting for—you might just find your perfect match!

Struggling to fill a tough position? Whether it’s an internal hire or an external search, we’re here to help. Reach out via DM or email us at [email protected], and let’s make hiring magic happen. ?

Oh and in case you missed it during the festive season, here is our FREE E-book, showing you, just how to attractive passive candidates, including a few of the strategies of just what I do!

Download here: https://subscribepage.io/ASPlYU

Recruiters, let’s talk about your Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried a few—some complicated, some overpriced, and some that left you wondering if they were designed for a recruiter at all. That’s why I was blown away when I discovered Giig ATS.

Here’s why Giig isn’t just another ATS—it’s a game-changer.

1. Built for Recruiters, by Recruiters We’ve all been there: wrestling with clunky systems that seem designed by IT departments with no understanding of the recruitment world. Giig feels different because it is different. Every feature reflects a recruiter’s day-to-day reality, making it incredibly intuitive and practical.

2. Affordable Without Compromise As much as I love great tools, I also need to keep an eye on costs. Giig offers a pricing model that makes sense, especially for small to mid-sized recruitment agencies. You get a premium tool without the premium price tag, which, let’s face it, is a rare find in this industry.

3. User-Friendly and Flexible Ever felt like you needed a PhD to figure out some ATS platforms? With Giig, the setup is a breeze. It’s so intuitive that you can dive in and start working without hours of training. Need customization? They’ve got you covered. Giig adapts to your business rather than forcing you to adapt to it.

4. Efficiency You Can Feel Time is everything in recruitment. Giig doesn’t just track candidates; it optimizes your workflow. From automated features to an easy-to-navigate dashboard, this ATS lets you focus on what you do best: connecting talent with opportunity.

5. Support That Actually Supports How many times have you been left hanging by software support teams? Giig’s customer service stands out. Whether you need help with setup or have a random question a month in, their team is quick, friendly, and genuinely helpful.

Your Recruitment Secret Weapon Giig has completely changed how I manage my recruitment process. It’s streamlined, intuitive, and affordable—all while delivering top-notch functionality. If you’re looking for an ATS that works with you and not against you, it’s time to check out Giig.

Special Offer! Here’s the best part: If you enter my name, LAUREN, as the discount code, you’ll get a month of Giig Plus absolutely free! It’s the perfect opportunity to see everything Giig has to offer with no strings attached.

Ready to transform your recruitment game? Click here to try Giig ATS today. Trust me, once you see what it can do, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it!

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