How to Job Search Over the Holidays

How to Job Search Over the HolidaysHow to Job Search Over the Holidays1People often think job searching should be put on hold between Thanksgiving and the New Year. However, the holiday season is a great time to continue and advance your job search. Here are five tips to job search over the holidays.With employers looking ahead to the coming year and the pick up in operations after the holidays, companies continue to advertise, interview, and hire throughout the holiday season. However, job hunting during this time of year is a little different and can leave many wondering how to job search during the holiday season.Send Holiday Cards A great way to re-connect or keep your name at the forefront is to send an old-fashioned, handwritten holiday card. Include a personal note thanking the employer for the interview or opportunity. Dont forget to send holiday cards to others in your network or those who have helped you grow your circle. A simple thank you can turn into new opportunities.N etwork at Holiday Parties Of course you are at the party to enjoy friends, family, and holiday traditions, but holiday parties are an excellent distribution policy to create new connections or re-establish old ones. Dont be overly pushy or make it obvious, but use the opportunity to re-connect in a relaxed setting.Throw a Party Yourself No holiday parties to attend? No worries Throwing a party yourself will create networking opportunities for yourself and others during the holiday season. Include a +1 (or 2 or 3) policy to open up connections for you and other party-goers.Be Patient and Flexible It is, after all, the holiday season. Create an environment that is dedicated to your job prospects, but also be respectful of others obligations and traditions during the holiday season. If an interview has to be re-scheduled, be flexible, and if calls arent returned quickly, be patient.Update Documents The holiday season can feel a little sluggish, but with the new year just around the cor ner, what better time than the present to update your cover letter, resume, and any other documents. It is also a great time to re-organize all of your documents and track any open applications or inquiries you may have put to the side.The holiday season is a great time to relax and enjoy friends and family. However, you dont have to give up on your job search just because of the holidays. The holiday season is a great time to re-connect and re-establish connections, as well as create potential new opportunities. Good luck with your job search during the holidaysReaders, what tips do you have for job searching during the holidays? Do you have any suggestions for what NOT to do when job searching during the holidays? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below