How to Survive Job Hunting on the Holidays 12-Feb-2018 | Page 2

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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The holidays are surprisingly ideal for possible
networking opportunities. Many people would be
delighted to recommend you. Bring business cards
when attending parties. Give it to people you meet
at holiday parties or networking events. Come up
with elevator pitch so you can easily build up your-
self. When attending for social events, mention
that you are currently searching for jobs. You will
never have any idea how many people are looking
for your skills.
ORGANIZE YOUR TIME
Use your time wisely. If you want to transfer from
your current company, use your down time to
search for job. Schedule networking engagements.
Build up your profile, update your resume and CV.
Reconnect with your acquaintances.
FOLLOW UP CONTACTS
Write follow up letters to a contact you’ve made at
parties and networking events. Timing is essential
in this one. Following up reaffirms your relationship
with the person. Express the conversation you had
during the event. This will remind the person of
your encounter. Offer assistance before asking for
meetup. Suggest a time and place for meetup to
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follow up your conversation.
BE PREPARED
Be flexible for possible interviews at unusual time.
Recruiters during the holidays have hectic sched-
ules. You may be called during the holidays.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY POSITIONS
Many companies are having year end sales and
promotions that need extra hands. Additionally,
some workers might take their time off to pend
the holidays. Use this opportunity to fill in the gap.
The most obvious industry for seasonal job op-
portunities is in the retail. Seeking for temporary
positions is a start for you to introduce yourself
in the company. Seasonal jobs can be permanent.
Some companies keep tabs on their temporary
hires for possible jobs. Make sure to create positive
impression. Show that you are excited about the
opportunity.
LEVERAGE ONLINE NETWORK
Build your LinkedIn your profile. Touch base with
your colleagues through Facebook. The holidays
are the perfect time to keep in touch and expand
your connection. You can also send holiday cards to
your current network.
Job search is challenging during the holidays. It is important that you loosen up and take some time off
to enjoy the season. You can also use the time to improve your skills and your resume. This way, you are
more prepared and confident to hunt for jobs in the new year!