(Las Vegas, NV) — If you’re looking for a new job to start the new year, your chances could be improving.

Careerbuilder.com says while there’s a slight uptick in the number of companies planning to downsize, up 3% from 2012, nearly triple that number are planning to increase full-time employees.

For some help in landing that new job, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas is offering free job search counseling Thursday and Friday. CEO John Challenger says that his people can help you overcome your job-search problems.

Professional job advice counselors are available each day from 7 am to 3 pm. Call (312) 422-5012.