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December Is a Good Month to Apply for a Job


While employers and recruiters are trying to meet goals, the number of applications drops off!


We strongly encourage you to take proactive actions in December to apply for new jobs and contact visa sponsors directly. Here are the reasons:

  1. H-1B Season: USCIS will start accepting cap-subject H-1B Visa petitions on April 1, 2018. It is only four months away.

  2. Potential Applicants: Applications tend to slow down during the holiday season more than openings do -- tipping the balance in favor of those who do apply!

  3. Company Budget: Hiring managers and CEOs will typically try to reduce their operating profits by incurring search fees towards the end of each year, to avoid paying taxes. They also do not want to lose the allocated funds for new employees.

  4. Recruiter Goals: Recruiters also have yearly performance reviews and goals. They will try to get more applicants in front of hiring managers before the end of the year.

  5. Job Market: Job growth is still very strong. In October 2017, U.S. employers added 261,000 new jobs, the strongest number in more than one year, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, the lowest since December 2000.

Following are some actions we suggest you take right away:

  1. Update your contact, skills and resume, so employers can find you and contact you directly.

  2. Be proactive: We are still working on 2018 visa reports. But you can still search 2017 H1B Visa, Green Card, and Wage Determination to find potential employers and pitch them directly.

  3. Be informed: Check E-Verify Employer Database and USCIS Employer Blacklist, so you will not become a victim of visa scam. Bookmark those pages, as we update them regularly.

  4. Be smart: Use our Resume Blast Service and Smart Apply Service to save time and target right employers.




Not all jobs are created equal!

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Job Market, December, H-1B Visa