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Partnering with SME companies throughout East Anglia, Michelle Denny Recruitment is a recruitment agency which specialises in personalised recruitment consultancy services in Norfolk and Suffolk to help you discover that elusive new member of staff at a budget that suits you.

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With different campaign options to meet your requirements and innovative marketing strategies to captivate worthy candidates, we'll present you with a refreshing, no-fuss approach to recruitment. Whether you need a comprehensive recruitment drive with full support, or a simple campaign to find you candidates to review in-house, we'll work with you as an extension of your team, to understand your business and the people within it. 

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We'll introduce you to companies with job opportunities across Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond that share your values and understand your career aspirations so you can feel confident in your job search. With guidance, support, constructive feedback and consistent communication as standard throughout our approach, Michelle Denny Recruitment Consultancy looks beyond your CV to discover what makes you, you!

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With a clear direction, straightforward application process and ongoing recommendations, we’ll provide you with the ultimate match-making service to help you find the right job, in the right company, with the right team. Learn more, view our current vacancies and upload your CV to register for upcoming roles too.

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Why December Is the Perfect Time to Prepare for Your January Job Search

  • Michelle Denny
  • 12 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

For many people, December feels like the wrong month to think about changing jobs. The year is winding down, routines are disrupted and the thought of interviews can feel a bit much.


But behind the scenes, December is actually one of the best times to gently prepare for your next move. A good January job search doesn’t start in January. It starts now - quietly, calmly and without pressure.


Person preparing their notes for a job search in 2026

Here’s why..


1. December gives you space to reflect


The end of the year naturally prompts people to look back at what’s felt good, what hasn’t and what they’d like more of in the year ahead.It’s a useful moment to ask yourself:


  • What kind of work energises me?

  • What has frustrated me this year?

  • What strengths am I underusing?

  • What do I want my next role to give me?


This isn’t about rushing into decisions. It’s about giving yourself clarity before the new year begins.


2. You can update your CV without the pressure


January always brings a surge in job applications, and many people find themselves hurriedly rewriting their CV at the same time.


December offers a calmer approach.Small tweaks now make a big difference later:


  • refining your profile summary

  • highlighting recent achievements

  • updating responsibilities

  • removing anything outdated


A clean, clear CV puts you ahead of the January wave.


3. Recruiters are quietly having conversations in December


While many businesses pause formal interviews, recruiters continue to build shortlists.

December is a great time to have a simple, exploratory chat about what you’re looking for - with no expectation to move immediately.


These early conversations mean you’re already on the radar for roles that will go live in January.


It’s a low-pressure way to start your January job search with momentum.


4. You can prepare your mindset, not just your paperwork


A confident job search isn’t only about CVs and applications.It’s also about being ready to talk about:


  • what motivates you

  • how you like to work

  • what kind of team you thrive in

  • what progression means to you


Thinking this through in December means you walk into January with more certainty and less stress.


5. January job search preparation: start the year feeling ready


By taking a few gentle steps now, your January job search preparation is already underway. That means you enter the new year with:


  • a clearer sense of direction

  • a refreshed CV

  • early conversations already behind you

  • a calmer approach to opportunities


It’s a simple, steady way to begin the year with confidence rather than overwhelm.


A new year doesn’t need a new job overnight


You don’t have to make any big decisions in December. But preparing quietly now can make January - and whatever comes next - feel far more manageable.


If you’d like support with your job search in early 2026, MDR is here with straightforward, honest guidance.

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