You may think that the holidays and job searching don’t exactly go hand in hand. Your instinct may be to put your search on the back burner during the festive and hectic season.

You may want to rethink that approach.

Did you know that January is the biggest hiring month of the year? Getting your resume in front of prospective employers now can help you position yourself for success in the new year.

Before you decide to hibernate for the rest of the holiday season, consider these 10 tips from U.S. News & World Report.