How To Use The September (& October) Job Surge

People love a new beginning in the autumn: The “back to school” rhetoric can be very persuasive. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies explains: “The September and October job surge is when people start fresh, reflect on their careers, and many companies finalise their plans for the next year.” Recent LinkedIn data shows that job seeker activity in the UK rose by 12% year-over-year in August 2024, suggesting more people are thinking about their next career move. Laura Kingston, career coach at Leap Career Coaching, also thinks this time of year is important, adding: “There are often more job vacancies in September and October after the summer holidays as everyone is back in the office, making it easier to organise interview panels.” More people are available from both the hiring and the candidate’s perspective, she explains. “Some industries start recruiting at this time for the Christmas period such as hospitality and retail. Lots of organisations have their financial year end in September or October and therefore have new budgets for recruitment and headcount.”