Holiday Job Hunting Contrary to the conventional wisdom, November and December may actually be the best months to land a new position. Here's how to make the most of the season, career-wise. FORTUNE Monday, December 9, 2002 By Anne Fisher If you're looking for a job and have decided to put your search on hold until after the New Year, I've got one word for you: Don't. "Based on my personal experiences during the past decade and a half, I can tell you with confidence that the holiday months of November and December are the best months for job hunting," says career coach Don Sutaria, president of CareerQuest. (www.careerquestcentral.com). Why? For one thing, most people believe there's no point in looking now--which means there is less competition. But beyond that, companies are now firming up their budgets for next year, and they may be looking for people to start in January, perhaps even creating a new position if the right person (th...