Happy New Year!

If you're job searching in January, you're actually in a good spot. Companies have new budgets, hiring plans that were on hold are now active, and there's generally more momentum in the job market than December's ghost town.

This month I want to tell you about FitCheck—a new tool I've been working on that's now officially live.

What's New: FitCheck is Live

FitCheck is a Chrome extension that gives you instant fit scores when you're browsing job postings.

Here's the idea: before you spend 2 hours crafting an application, wouldn't you want to know if you're actually a good fit? FitCheck tells you in about 15 seconds. You get a 0-100 score, your top matching qualifications, and your biggest gaps—honest feedback to help you prioritize your time.

How it works for different users:

• FitCheck users: 10 free checks per month, buy more if you need them
• ReApply users: If you've purchased credits, you get unlimited FitCheck. If you are using free credits, 100 FitChecks to try it out.

Here's a quick video showing how FitCheck works and how to get started.

Install FitCheck from the Chrome Web Store →

From the Blog

December was a busy month. Here are the highlights:

After the Layoff Series (3 parts) If you or someone you know is dealing with a layoff, this series covers everything from surviving the first week to using the transition as a career opportunity. Start with Part 1: Surviving the First Week.

How Jobs Actually Work Series (3 parts) A practical guide for anyone new to job searching or returning after a long break. How to read job postings, what happens after you apply, and how to actually prepare for interviews. Start with Part 1: How to Read a Job Ad.

Introducing FitCheck The full story behind why I built FitCheck and how it works. Read the announcement →

See all posts on the blog →

Quick Tip: January Hiring Surge

January is one of the best months to job search. Here's why and how to take advantage:

Why January works: New fiscal year budgets are approved, roles that were "on hold" get greenlit, and hiring managers return from holiday with fresh energy and open headcount.

What to do: Don't wait until mid-January. The best time to apply is the first two weeks of the month, before the surge of applications from everyone else who made "new job" their New Year's resolution.

That's it for January. If you have questions or feedback, just reply to this email—I read everything.

Here's to a good year.

— John

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