HR director Tatyana Gribova from GKN Granell advises that September…
HR director Tatyana Gribova from GKN Granell advises that September is the best time to search for a job due to increased hiring activity after summer vacations, with companies resuming projects and expansions. The market shows high competition, especially in 2026, while certain sectors like IT, construction, and B2B sales remain active year-round.
Consensus
- Summer is a period of low job market activity due to vacations for both employees and employers.
- Companies typically delay hiring until late August or early September when teams return from vacation.
- The best times for job searching are September and spring, with the latter being particularly active in March–May.
- Concentration on new projects and staff expansion resumes after summer holidays.
- Competition among job seekers remains high in 2026, with hh.ru index values indicating a strong employer's market.
- Certain sectors such as project management, B2B sales, construction, and IT continue hiring throughout the year.
Points of divergence
- The average salary in Moscow increased by nearly 31 thousand rubles over a year, reaching 219,618 rubles; both young people and pre-retirement workers can expect high income. — vm
- In summer, the number of job applications decreases by about 12%, but the average response time increases by 2.5 days; hh.ru index reached a record high of 10.3 in April and remained above 8 through June. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- When is the best time to look for a job? — Вечерняя Москва
- Why Summer Is the Worst Time to Look for a Job: Advice from an HR Director — РИАМО