<ul><li>Hiring freezes are not always absolute; companies may still fill critical positions.</li><li>New positions can be created and exempted from hiring freezes based on project priorities.</li><li>Open roles can be filled if turnover occurs, allowing for backfilling of vacated positions.</li><li>Senior management may consider requests for new staff if a strong business case is presented.</li><li>Many legitimate vacancies are not posted on company websites; networking and referrals are valuable for landing positions during a hiring freeze.</li></ul>

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