While I know that mostly everyone is on a freeze, or a “chill”, what does this mean for us on the lookout for jobs? And when do things sorta lull over?
But, what happens if someone leaves their job? Does that position get filled? Or do the editors at the magazine have to take on extra responsibilities to make up for the lost position?
At my company, I’ve seen a lot of things happen. Here’s a little list. (And remember, this is only specific to my company… and sorry, but I won’t say where I work.)
1. The job gets posted and within a month new person is hired for the position.
2. The magazine staff is told to spread out the extra responsibilities and make do for the time being. The position is eventually filled, sometimes months later.
3. The magazine staff is told to spread out the extra responsibilities. But, it is never allowed to hire a replacement for the person who left, because the company decides that it must not need someone in the position if it’s managing to get by without.
4. Responsibilities are shifted at the magazine, and the person who left is replaced with an entry-level employee because he or she can be paid less. Nobody necessarily receives a promotion.
Hiring freezes are common in the fourth quarter because companies are trying to meet their budgets as the year is coming to a close. You might start seeing more jobs available after the new fiscal year begins, but with the economy tanking, don’t count on it.
Things might get worse before they get better, but don’t fear…things will get better. In the meantime, I always see magazines taking people in for “freelance” positions, particularly for those where they need someone permanent, can’t hire one due to the hiring freeze, so they take a temp that is basically full-time but without benefits. Consider looking for those types of positions, and they might be more permanent than you’d think.
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Hiring Freeze...
Does anyone know how long these freezes will last? I know there is not really any way to predict this, but an approximation would be nice…
this may be a dumb question...
But, what happens if someone leaves their job? Does that position get filled? Or do the editors at the magazine have to take on extra responsibilities to make up for the lost position?
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At my company, I’ve seen a lot of things happen. Here’s a little list. (And remember, this is only specific to my company… and sorry, but I won’t say where I work.)
1. The job gets posted and within a month new person is hired for the position.
2. The magazine staff is told to spread out the extra responsibilities and make do for the time being. The position is eventually filled, sometimes months later.
3. The magazine staff is told to spread out the extra responsibilities. But, it is never allowed to hire a replacement for the person who left, because the company decides that it must not need someone in the position if it’s managing to get by without.
4. Responsibilities are shifted at the magazine, and the person who left is replaced with an entry-level employee because he or she can be paid less. Nobody necessarily receives a promotion.
Hiring freezes are common in
Hiring freezes are common in the fourth quarter because companies are trying to meet their budgets as the year is coming to a close. You might start seeing more jobs available after the new fiscal year begins, but with the economy tanking, don’t count on it.
I agree...
Things might get worse before they get better, but don’t fear…things will get better. In the meantime, I always see magazines taking people in for “freelance” positions, particularly for those where they need someone permanent, can’t hire one due to the hiring freeze, so they take a temp that is basically full-time but without benefits. Consider looking for those types of positions, and they might be more permanent than you’d think.