Have you been thinking about fixing your resume and cover letter? If you’re in the market for a new job, now is the best time to cross off that to-do list off of your agenda. But, why now? Read on to find out.

You’ve probably been contemplating ditching the underpaying corporate position, or your boss just doesn’t value you enough to grant a raise or a promotion. Don’t be sorry you have to go – inflation in this economy sucks, and you have to put yourself first since your boss surely isn’t. It’s time to crawl out of that cocoon and spread your wings. If a new career is a New Year’s resolution, you might as well hop on the train to clean up your resume. After all, you can’t shine if the very thing that’s supposed to place your foot in the door, doesn’t.

Did you know that this is in fact, the best time of year to seek a new position elsewhere? Companies are setting annual business goals and adding new members to the team to help fulfill them, as stated by Business News Daily. Now that the holiday season is over, don’t be surprised to see new positions being added to your local job board. Make sure you catch the opportunity now by fully preparing yourself.