KEEP INTERVIEWING OVER THE HOLIDAYS
April 4th, 2007
Holidays are nice occasions when you get together with family and friends. That is….unless you are not employed. During Holidays you feel more pressure to “purchase items” and purchase “a hostess gift” when you arrive for dinner. Passover and Easter don’t put as much pressure on you as other holidays, but they are just one more reminder that you are not working and don’t want to spend money you don’t have.
Don’t slow down your job search, if anything speed it up during holidays. So many individuals wait until AFTER the holiday to resume their job search - so you have less competition. Companies still need to hire. Certain businesses actually slow down and hiring authorities have more time to focus on interviews. This is also a great time to network. More people will be out mingling and socializing and you will be asked what you’re doing.
Remember to have business cards that have your name, contact information and for your title you list “Free Agent on the Open Job Market”
This automatically starts conversations and you never know who might lead you to your next wonderful opportunity. A new season has started and now is a great time to develop a refreshed attitude and approach to your job search. Talent is difficult to find in this job market. You just have to get in front of enough decision makers to find an opportunity that will enrich your life.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season and remember - keep interviewing!
Barb Bruno, CPC, CTS