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As a former recruiter,\u00a0 my stand is unless you are mentally burned out\u00a0 and need a break, have volumes of family members visiting or simply have to travel…","datePublished":"2012-12-05","dateModified":"2017-08-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/chameleonresumes.com\/author\/admin#Person","name":"Lisa Rangel","url":"https:\/\/chameleonresumes.com\/author\/admin","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d232d4d94c36a87067529574d8bf976cdcbe10988a09d79e9fbc2b75ce6cb95a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d232d4d94c36a87067529574d8bf976cdcbe10988a09d79e9fbc2b75ce6cb95a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Chameleon Resumes, LLC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/chameleonresumes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chameleon_FullColor-1.png","url":"https:\/\/chameleonresumes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chameleon_FullColor-1.png","width":1000,"height":442}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/chameleonresumes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Holiday-Job-Search-Tips-2012-2013-300x188.jpg","url":"https:\/\/chameleonresumes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Holiday-Job-Search-Tips-2012-2013-300x188.jpg","height":"188","width":"300"},"url":"https:\/\/chameleonresumes.com\/10-easy-job-search-tips-to-do-now","about":["Blog","Networking & Social Media Branding"],"wordCount":843,"keywords":["holiday career networking","holiday job search tips","job search tips from a recruiter","recruiting during the holidays"],"articleBody":"Hiring and recruiting during holiday seasons often brings up multiple opinions of its effectiveness by job seekers, recruiters, human resources managers and hiring managers from the field. As a former recruiter,\u00a0 my stand is unless you are mentally burned out\u00a0 and need a break, have volumes of family members visiting or simply have to travel often during the holidays, there is every reason to keep job searching during the holidays. Don\u2019t stop the job search just because it is December. Here\u2019s a few reasons why and what to do about it now in December:1.  Don\u2019t Stop Job Searching during the Holidays\u2014Hires Happen in December!\u00a0 –\u00a0 When I was an executive recruiter, I found our busiest or second busiest month was December. Why? I found if a job was open in December, it was because there was a 110% urgent need to fill it\u2014or the company would wait until the New Year. No candidate shopping or long interview processes going in December\u2014just down and dirty, get-it-done hiring being done in December.2.\u00a0Use December to prepare for January \u2013 Even if you do not want to job search in December, I strongly recommend using December to update your resume, identify your job search targets and brush up on your interviewing skills to get ahead of fellow job seekers coming out of the gate in January, as well.3.\u00a0Make new friends\u2026Attend networking events for industries or career fields you have always wanted to explore. The social aspect of these events is heightened during this time of year, so you can learn about a new field while making new contacts. Build relationships in target areas to get positioned for the new year.4.\u00a0But keep the old\u2026.. This is a good opportunity to reach out to former co-workers, old college buddies, neighbors and previous contacts that you have not spoken to in a while.5.\u00a0Introduce your network to each other. Invite people out to drinks or host your own get-together, in essence, creating your own networking event. Connections made by your contacts will be credited to you. Helping others meet is always a great way to serve your network.6.\u00a0Expand your social media reach. Be sure you have all of your professional contacts in LinkedIn. See where you can cross Facebook contacts on to LinkedIn to make your reach wider. Explore a new social media that fits your personality and industry, such as Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram. Look at job search-rich job sites such as Glassdoor, BranchOut, Jack-a-lope Jobs or Tim\u2019s Strategy. Commit to being more proficient on social media to advance your career in the new year.7.\u00a0Say thanks in person, on the phone and in writing. \u00a0Review who has helped you personally and professionally over the past year and reach out to express your gratitude over lunch, with a note card or a Skype chat. Co-worker help you at work? Friend recommended a training course? \u00a0Client make a key introduction for you? Someone help you with your job search? A personal \u2018thank you\u2019 note or phone call is very meaningful. Even if you have already showed appreciation earlier in the year, a year-end \u201cThanks\u201d goes a long way.8.\u00a0Have fun with your job search: Seek out holiday parties to attend to socialize with work friends and enjoy the festivities (within reason). Belong to professional or industry associations? Attend the end of year holiday party to make new connections.\u00a0 Participate in the planning of the company party to meet leaders from other departments. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Be yourself and let your radiance shine through to attract new friends.9.\u00a0Help someone else with your time and donations. So many volunteer services are needed during the holiday time. When you volunteer your time and resources, you can make yourself feel grateful and fulfilled, while giving you the opportunity\u00a0 to meet other like-minded, good hearted professionals that can lead you to your next opportunity.10.\u00a0Rest. Period. Like I mention in the beginning of this post, if you need to take a break, then just give yourself permission to take a break. If your body is looking at this list as one big list of \u201chave to\u2019s\u201d and \u201cshould\u2019s,\u201d then it just may be time to rest and recharge for the new year coming, If none of this seems fun or festive, your body language might be screaming \u201cI don\u2019t want to be here.\u201d\u00a0 In that case, best to curl up on the couch and watch a good movie. I can assure you, the job search will always be there\u00a0 and it is best that you are rested and on your game. Written by Lisa Rangel, Executive Resume WriterSign up for Chameleon Resumes BlogName: Email:   If you are interested in working with Lisa Rangel,\u00a0an accomplished executive resume writer, social media profile writer and job search consultant, to achieve the social media exposure and land the interviews you want,\u00a0sign up for an exploratory call now\u00a0and learn about the Chameleon Resumes services that can help you land your next role."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"10 Easy Job Search Tips to Do NOW","item":"https:\/\/chameleonresumes.com\/10-easy-job-search-tips-to-do-now#breadcrumbitem"}]}]