📝Why September Is the Best Time to Hire
Get ahead before the year-end rush
As summer winds down and September approaches, many businesses are looking at what they need to finish the year strong. If hiring is on your radar, don’t wait.
Here’s why now is the ideal time to find and secure the right people for your team.
🔍 1. Candidates Are More Active in September
September is like a "second New Year" for jobseekers. People return from their holidays ready to make changes, and that often includes looking for a new role.
✅ This means you’ve got a wider, more motivated talent pool to choose from right now.
But top candidates don’t stay available for long, so act quickly before your competitors do.
⏳ 2. Avoid the Q4 Hiring Bottleneck
Waiting until October or November to start hiring can cause serious delays. Here's why:
Candidates may already be locked into new roles
Long notice periods can push start dates into January or even February
December is a short month with holidays, making onboarding difficult
💡 Hiring now gives you time to complete interviews, offers, and onboarding, all before the year-end slowdown kicks in.
You’ll avoid the stress and hit the ground running in January with a trained, settled team.
📈 3. Plan Now, Perform in 2026
The decisions you make now will shape your business performance next year.
If you wait too long to hire, you risk starting the new year with gaps in your team, and playing catch-up while competitors are already moving forward.
Hiring in September means:
More time to train new starters
A full team ready to hit Q1 goals
Better alignment with your 2026 strategy
🚀 The groundwork for a strong 2026 starts now.
👥 4. We Can Help You Hire with Confidence
At Cooper Golding, we specialise in recruitment for:
🏭 Manufacturing
🔧 Engineering
💼 Business Support
We don’t just send over CVs, we work with you to:
Understand your business needs
Identify the right fit, not just on paper, but in personality and culture
Manage the process end-to-end, so you can focus on your day-to-day operations
Whether it’s one key hire or scaling a team, we’re here to make recruitment easier, faster, and more effective.
✅ Final Thought: Don’t Wait Too Long
If you’re thinking about hiring before the year ends, don’t leave it until the last minute. The best time to hire is before the rush starts.
📞 Let’s talk about your hiring needs...
📧 admin@coopergolding.co.uk | ☎️ 01271 349745 | 🌐 www.coopergolding.co.uk
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