Is the Holiday Job Search Worth the Effort?
Posted December 2, 2013 & filed under Uncategorized
There is quite the clatter surrounding the topic of holiday hiring. You have probably heard that companies are far too busy at the end of the year to interview or hire any new employees. The reality, however, is the polar opposite. The fact of the matter is that hiring efforts remain steady during the holidays, so make sure you don’t give up on that holiday job search. Make no mistake a
bout it: if a company needs to fill a position, the holiday season won’t stop hiring managers from doing so.
Take advantage of lethargic seekers
Unfortunately, many people buy into the myth surrounding holiday hiring and use it as an excuse to put their job search on hold. Fortunately for you, this leaves you significantly less competition to deal with and significantly more reason to ramp up your own holiday job search efforts.
Use holiday parties to network
70% of jobs are found through networking, so use this to your advantage. The holiday season brings all sorts of people together, and holiday parties are great places to reconnect with old faces or meet new ones altogether.
Holiday cards are also great ways (and excuses) to breathe new life into old relationships. Customize holiday cards and send them out to some former contacts. Your holiday job search will certainly thank you for it.
Tis the season to volunteer
The holidays are the best time of year to volunteer, so get out there and do some good in your community. It will help you stay active, add more to your resume, and connect with people from all sorts of industries. You never know who might possess the right connection that could land you your next job.
Enjoy the holidays
Although you should put a concerted effort into your holiday job search, don’t forget the true spirit of the holidays. Spend some time with family and friends, relax, and rein in the New Year (and hopefully a new job).
