You don't need to wait until later this spring to take advantage of all the new talent in the workforce. December and January bring a fresh crop of new workers, ready begin their post-graduate careers.
January is a great time to tap into college and university career development offices. First, the numbers of graduates are typically lower at this time of year, and the "right" candidate may be ready and waiting. Second, many of these students are ready to jump into the job market with both feet, typically at a time when businesses look to fill open jobs that were put on hold during the holiday season.