In this episode of The Career Report, Tim Madden breaks down a hiring trend most job seekers don’t realize is happening right now. As teams prepare for Thanksgiving and the end-of-year slowdown, many hiring managers are pushing to fill open roles before the holiday so they can head into the break with their team locked in and their budgets aligned.

Tim explains why this pre-Thanksgiving window creates a burst of momentum for candidates who take action, how decision-makers think during this time, and what you can do in the next few days to get on a hiring manager’s calendar before everyone disappears for family time.

If you’re in the middle of a search, this episode shows you why now is one of the best moments to make your move, and how to take advantage of it.