·
Many people
put lives on hold during the holidays – home repairs, medical check-ups, bill
paying. Whatever you do, don’t stop the job search.
· Hiring managers are still doing their
jobs. They have
openings to fill and salary/compensations packages are in place for the new
year. They’re still actively looking for qualified candidates.
· There’s less competition during the
holidays because
many people choose to focus on the season rather than the job hunt.
· Don’t lose the momentum you’ve
created. It can
be tough to stay motivated for the job hunt, but if you let up during the most
wonderful time of the year, it will be twice as hard to get that momentum going
again with the inevitable post-holiday dip in energy.
· Holiday time provides lots of
networking opportunities. It’s the perfect season to pull up your list of contacts and
actually have something to say. Wish people happy holidays, tell them why you
appreciate them, and remind them of a positive exchange you’ve had during the
past year.
Also, don’t be an automatic “no” for holiday party invites. Get out there,
connect with people, and be memorable – in a good way. Be sociable, but don’t
party too much. Remember this is essentially part of the interview process. You
may find that people in the holiday spirit are more likely to be helpful.
So get out
there – and leave your ugly sweater at home.
