Originally Posted by orangecat

Hi, everyone.

I've been in Australia for almost ten months learning how job market/business sector works here. I'm planning to leave my current employer and hopefully find new work soon.

When I first arrived in late November, everyone opposed me in job hunting that time around because, supposedly, a lot of people, including human resources staffs, took vacation and the business wasn't fully operated. And I believe they were right. I think I see more job ads now than late Nov-end of January.

If you agree with above, when do you think is the best time to seek a job, and when does summer vacation start for Australia (i.e. one should avoid job hunting)?

Thank you so much!