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Hiring surged in December with employers adding 312,000 jobs. This figure was well above the expectation of economists and only confirms that the U.S. economy continues to go from strength to strength.

People often believe that December is not a good time to look for a new job. The truth is, it is actually an ideal time to start looking for your next great role, according to Los Angeles Accounting & Finance Recruitment Director Chris Cook. We recruiters are always available leading up to the holidays and we want to hear from you.