Holiday Doldrums Slowing Down Your Job Search - CareerAlley

Holiday Doldrums Slowing Down Your Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. This time of year most people are focused on the Holidays which are in full swing. Many people plan vacations (or are taking at least a few days off) and it seems like no one is thinking about job search (except those who are out of work or worried that their job is at risk). While there is a significant slow down in actual hiring during this time of year, I think it is the perfect time to ramp up your job search and ensure you are on everyones radar for the New Year. Todays post includes a few articles on this topic. Get Into the Holiday Spirit for a New Job This article, by the WSJs MarketWatch website gives tips on how to leverage the Holiday season to jump start your job search and, as indicated in my intro, can put you ahead of the competition come January 2nd. Dont wait out the Holiday season, be proactive in your search. Thanksgiving to New Years Job-Search Doldrums Got You Down? I found this article on Career Hub and, although it was written in November, it is still current. The theme is repeated in this article. Since most people take a break from their job search during the Holidays, use this to get an edge. Some of the themes are repeated here, but it is certainly worth a read (and then get started on your search). 5 Steps for Surviving the Job Search Doldrums Another article (by CSO Online) with some additional points on how to leverage this time of year in your search (such as reevaluating yourself and do your homework), but the common theme is use the Holidays to NETWORK! Santas Resume Okay, time to look at the lighter side of job hunting for a minute. Apparently, even Santa has a resume and it is certainly worth a read. While Im not sure I would use his format or theme, it is well written. What is scary is how many of his accomplishments look like mine (and maybe yours too). Thanks to Elite Resumes for finding this one. Good luck in your search. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search