{"id":55878,"date":"2022-12-19T10:09:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=55878"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:45:48","slug":"new-year-new-career-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/new-year-new-career-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Trends to Look Out For in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we head toward the end of the year, there’s a lot to celebrate and plenty to look forward to. Even as we wrap things up on the recruitment side of the house, we’re leaving the door wide open for job explorers to land a new role in the new year.<\/p>\n

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New year, new job?<\/h2>\n

Bloomberg<\/a> recently spotlighted a popular topic that frequently comes up in my discussions with candidates: smaller firms being able to secure top talent from larger organizations who are laying off thousands of workers. Smaller businesses are using the reorganization of larger companies as an opportunity to upgrade or add individuals to their existing teams as they continue to hire.<\/p>\n

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A lot of observers believe that there is no better time to start a new role than the start of a new year. A new year brings hope to many for changes that will have a positive impact on not just a candidate’s professional career plan, but their families, as well. Most companies have acquired enough insight at this point to set up their individual annual hiring budgets.<\/p>\n

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Right now, companies are mostly focusing on retention of key talent, while simultaneously adding critical roles and building out their pipelines for when the economy turns around. Breaking news: hiring is still occurring, even during a period where economic certainty has led to a wide range of layoffs and restructuring at some of the most well-known tech companies (including Amazon, Meta, Twitter, and more).<\/p>\n

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I know what you’re thinking\u2014December and January are significant times during the year when families and friends get together for the holidays. I strongly suggest not missing out on family time, because we will never be able to get these moments back. However, I am<\/em> recommending that you keep an eye out for a company or two that really interests you or is interested in you (including checking those InMail messages).<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Engage<\/h2>\n
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  1. Identify a company of interest, attempt to engage, and do your research.<\/li>\n
  2. Follow the company on any platform where they may be posting up-to-date job opportunities, such as LinkedIn.<\/li>\n
  3. Send a message to the company’s recruiter. Maybe not today, but don\u2019t put it off for too long. A message doesn\u2019t have a chance to get a response if it\u2019s never sent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cYou miss 100% of the shots you don\u2019t take\u201d\u2014Wayne Gretzky, current NHL All-Time Goal Scorer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Step 2: Ask<\/h2>\n