Waiting to get your job search in gear until after the holidays? You're missing out on a GOLDEN opportunity... and it's not just the great networking that December affords job hunters.
You see, most professionals make the mistake of assuming that the world is ready when THEY’RE ready.
They put off job hunting in December when the holidays beckon, distracting them from the reality of being underemployed or out of work.
The #1 holiday season mistake is neglecting to work on your job search NOW... pushing your resume preparation and networking into 2010.
Here's a great reason to get started: there's a group of resume providers, career coaches, and counselors that offer December freebies and discounts to job hunters, compiled by Alison Doyle of About.com.
With no strings attached, these providers want to "give back" during the tough holiday season--plus, their assistance can help you get a jump on 2010.
Need more incentive and ideas? The holidays are not the time to ignore your job search, according to Susan Joyce of Job-Hunt.org. She provides excellent tips and techniques for boosting holiday networking success in the article Holiday Hope!
Of course, other resources for resume and job search preparation can be found through Career Directors, Professional Assocation of Resume Writers, National Resume Writers Association, and Career Management Alliance.
Remember that waiting until January can make it more difficult to get in front of the right employers (all those networking opportunities!), plus you'll experience a long wait for career assistance. Start now and you could ring in the New Year with a new job!
Executive resume writer Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CIC is an award-winning resume expert and job search coach whose work has opened doors to prestigious opportunities for executives and senior-level technology professionals. A former recruiter, she partners with job hunters to present a compelling and powerful brand to their next employer.
Named to Career Rocketeer's Top 150 Must-Follow Career Experts on Twitter, she has been sought by media and Web sources including The Wall Street Journal/FINS, The Denver Post, Women's Health Magazine, Secrets of the Job Hunt, Jobing.com, Localjobnetwork.com, JobDig.com, and others.
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Great note about the discounts - I'll be sure to check that out. Thanks.
Lisa,
You're quite welcome! From what I understand, Alison's team offers this list every December.
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