Job hunting this time of year is not fun. Companies seem to shut down, even though the lights are on. Mainly folks are going thorugh the motions of the job, just gearing up for the next holiday celebration or recovering from the last one. Hiring decisions are always put off until "after the first of the year." No urgency. LIke they expect you to enjoy the holidays on pins and needles while they "relax" and make their decisions. No use being angry about it, it's just the way people are, but it doesn't make it any easier.