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What is a hiring freeze? Definition and examples

What is a hiring freeze? Definition and examples

A hiring freeze can stall your job search, but it isn’t always a bad thing. Learn what it means, why it happens, and what actions you can take.
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7 steps to find a job that’s right for you
7 steps to find a job that’s right for you
8 ways to spot a job scam
8 ways to spot a job scam
How to write a reference letter (with examples)
How to write a reference letter (with examples)
How to follow up on a job application
How to follow up on a job application
5 ways to get out of a job hunting rut
5 ways to get out of a job hunting rut
9 questions to ask about job security in an interview
9 questions to ask about job security in an interview
How to talk up your soft skills when you apply for a job
How to talk up your soft skills when you apply for a job
8 tips for navigating references
8 tips for navigating references
6 ways to look after your mental health while job hunting
6 ways to look after your mental health while job hunting
4 reasons to keep job hunting during the holidays
4 reasons to keep job hunting during the holidays
How to write a great job application email
How to write a great job application email
How to decline a job offer (with examples)
How to decline a job offer (with examples)
How to write a professional profile
How to write a professional profile
How to write a job acceptance letter
How to write a job acceptance letter
How to write a letter of recommendation
How to write a letter of recommendation
What does ‘Reference available on request’ mean?
What does ‘Reference available on request’ mean?
10 selection criteria examples for your resumé
10 selection criteria examples for your resumé
15 personal attributes examples
15 personal attributes examples
How to scam-proof your job search
How to scam-proof your job search
7 common job hunting hurdles and how to get over them
7 common job hunting hurdles and how to get over them
What are the different recruitment process steps?
What are the different recruitment process steps?
6 simple ways to stand out to employers when you’re job hunting
6 simple ways to stand out to employers when you’re job hunting
The truth about cover letters
The truth about cover letters
5 tips to make your job search even smarter
5 tips to make your job search even smarter
Ask Sabina: How can I combat age discrimination in my job search?
Ask Sabina: How can I combat age discrimination in my job search?
I don't have all the requirements, should I apply?
I don't have all the requirements, should I apply?
How to write a follow up email for a job application: Templates and tips
How to write a follow up email for a job application: Templates and tips
A guide to personal references
A guide to personal references
How to write an application letter
How to write an application letter
How to write a message to a hiring manager
How to write a message to a hiring manager
Reference check questions employers might ask
Reference check questions employers might ask
How having a professional profile can help you stand out
How having a professional profile can help you stand out
New year, new job: 5 steps to landing the job you really want in 2025
New year, new job: 5 steps to landing the job you really want in 2025
7 questions to ask a future employer about culture
7 questions to ask a future employer about culture
Looking for work? 5 ways to stay safe when job hunting online
Looking for work? 5 ways to stay safe when job hunting online
Want to live and work in New Zealand? 10 common questions answered
Want to live and work in New Zealand? 10 common questions answered
How to make the most of your job search
How to make the most of your job search
What to do when you don't hear back on a job application
What to do when you don't hear back on a job application
Are you making these 5 common resumé and interview mistakes?
Are you making these 5 common resumé and interview mistakes?
Job ended badly? Here's how to explain it
Job ended badly? Here's how to explain it
Can I be fired while on probation?
Can I be fired while on probation?
How to avoid standing out for the wrong reasons
How to avoid standing out for the wrong reasons
4 reasons now is the time to look for a new job
4 reasons now is the time to look for a new job
4 tips for getting your application noticed
4 tips for getting your application noticed
How to overcome the hurdles of finding a job in a recession
How to overcome the hurdles of finding a job in a recession
Making money from temping, contracting and freelancing
Making money from temping, contracting and freelancing
5 words not to avoid in an interview
5 words not to avoid in an interview
The top 3 social media fails to avoid
The top 3 social media fails to avoid
Government selection process
Government selection process
You've got mail! How employers are trying to contact you
You've got mail! How employers are trying to contact you
How to find a job in New Zealand
How to find a job in New Zealand
What to do when a recruiter ‘ghosts’ on you
What to do when a recruiter ‘ghosts’ on you
6 tips to help you get your first paid job now
6 tips to help you get your first paid job now
New job? 3 things to add to your SEEK Profile
New job? 3 things to add to your SEEK Profile
10 ways to boost your job search
10 ways to boost your job search
How to refine your search on SEEK
How to refine your search on SEEK
Your 7-step job application checklist
Your 7-step job application checklist
Recruiters reveal what they really think about job seekers
Recruiters reveal what they really think about job seekers
What's the difference between a recruiter and a headhunter?
What's the difference between a recruiter and a headhunter?
How to overcome being considered overqualified for a job
How to overcome being considered overqualified for a job
Working with a recruiter? Here's 6 things you need to know
Working with a recruiter? Here's 6 things you need to know
Recruiters reveal their most impressive candidates ever
Recruiters reveal their most impressive candidates ever
Looking to get ahead? Make a recruiter part of your career toolkit
Looking to get ahead? Make a recruiter part of your career toolkit
How to stand out when the credentials are the same
How to stand out when the credentials are the same
What's more important to employers - education or experience?
What's more important to employers - education or experience?
This is how mobile is changing the way you apply for jobs
This is how mobile is changing the way you apply for jobs
Why this shouldn't be the first question you ask recruiters
Why this shouldn't be the first question you ask recruiters
Watch-outs: what your new workplace won't tell you about
Watch-outs: what your new workplace won't tell you about
Top 3 job seeker questions answered
Top 3 job seeker questions answered
Why is nobody calling back?
Why is nobody calling back?
Why employers are seeking passionate candidates
Why employers are seeking passionate candidates
How your SEEK Profile could land you a job
How your SEEK Profile could land you a job
How to write a standout SEEK Profile
How to write a standout SEEK Profile
Job ads: How to know when it's worth applying
Job ads: How to know when it's worth applying
You've been Googled
You've been Googled
Not looking for work? You'll still get further with a SEEK Profile
Not looking for work? You'll still get further with a SEEK Profile
The dos and don'ts of job searching at work
The dos and don'ts of job searching at work
The skill every salesperson should have in their SEEK Profile
The skill every salesperson should have in their SEEK Profile
The skill every marketer should have in their SEEK Profile
The skill every marketer should have in their SEEK Profile
The skill every accountant should have in their SEEK Profile
The skill every accountant should have in their SEEK Profile
How to work with a recruiter to find the right fit
How to work with a recruiter to find the right fit
How your SEEK Profile looks to employers
How your SEEK Profile looks to employers
SEEK Profile - the good and the bad
SEEK Profile - the good and the bad
You're perfect for the job. Now prove it.
You're perfect for the job. Now prove it.
Recruiters share their favourite interview questions and why
Recruiters share their favourite interview questions and why
When to turn down a job offer
When to turn down a job offer
Want the job? Fix your social media
Want the job? Fix your social media
How to use your experience to your advantage
How to use your experience to your advantage
Should you tell your boss you're looking for a new job?
Should you tell your boss you're looking for a new job?
Recruiter vs. employer: how to walk the tightrope
Recruiter vs. employer: how to walk the tightrope
How to stand out in a crowded job market
How to stand out in a crowded job market
Phone and video interview tips
Phone and video interview tips
Job interview tips
Job interview tips
What recruiters look for in an online profile
What recruiters look for in an online profile
Not enough experience? 5 tips to inspire employers to give you a go
Not enough experience? 5 tips to inspire employers to give you a go
How to address key selection criteria
How to address key selection criteria
3 hurdles that stop people from applying for jobs (and how to jump over them)
3 hurdles that stop people from applying for jobs (and how to jump over them)
Common job application myths busted
Common job application myths busted
5 reasons why job hunting is like a first date
5 reasons why job hunting is like a first date
How to get the most out of a recruiter
How to get the most out of a recruiter
Casual, part-time, full-time: what differences matter?
Casual, part-time, full-time: what differences matter?
5 keywords employers are searching for in your SEEK Profile
5 keywords employers are searching for in your SEEK Profile
How to get a part-time job you actually like
How to get a part-time job you actually like
Here's what to do if you're approached about a job you haven't applied for
Here's what to do if you're approached about a job you haven't applied for
How to get a job with a SEEK Profile
How to get a job with a SEEK Profile
Employers want to see THIS in your profile
Employers want to see THIS in your profile
4 things employers wish they could say about your SEEK Profile
4 things employers wish they could say about your SEEK Profile
How to job hunt smarter, not harder
How to job hunt smarter, not harder
How to get a job before 9am
How to get a job before 9am
How to apply for a job in a different region
How to apply for a job in a different region
7 habits of effective job seekers bouncing back from job loss
7 habits of effective job seekers bouncing back from job loss
How to navigate that call about a job
How to navigate that call about a job
How to interpret a job ad
How to interpret a job ad
5 ways to stay open to opportunity
5 ways to stay open to opportunity
How to make time for a new job
How to make time for a new job
How to find a job
How to find a job
5 ways to put your best foot forward online
5 ways to put your best foot forward online
How long does it REALLY take to find a new job?
How long does it REALLY take to find a new job?
How to get headhunted on SEEK
How to get headhunted on SEEK
Even tougher interview questions and how to answer them
Even tougher interview questions and how to answer them
What’s different about going for a job now?
What’s different about going for a job now?
How to stay on top of your job search
How to stay on top of your job search

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