Two articles in The Dallas Morning News the December 18, 2011, edition on page 1J: “Don’t Stop Looking During the Holidays” by Cheri Butler and “Pros and Cons of Putting Off Job Search” by Lindsay Novak of Creators Syndicate, deal with the issue of stopping job searches. Both articles encourage job seekers not to delay their job searches by taking time-off for the holiday season or a sabbatical after completing school or leaving a job.
I am not Santa, but I suggest that job seekers make a list of things that you could do during the Christmas and holiday seasons. Below is my suggested list for job seekers:
1. During family gatherings, discuss your situation with relatives. You may be surprised at the possible contacts you may discover.
2. When attending social gatherings, work the room, introduce yourself around, and start conversations concerning work-related subjects.
3. At your church or volunteer organizations, determine if they have job counseling or networking meetings.
4. While visiting shopping malls, check to see postings for open positions.
5. Of course, you should spend time each day with our friend the Internet. In this blog I have posted many sites for job seekers.
If only one of these ideas encourages you to continue your job search, I will be pleased.
Please share with readers of this blog your list of suggestions for job seeking during the Christmas – holiday season.
Thanks.
Glyn
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