Summary Sunday Job Search During The Holidays

Summary Sunday Job Search During The Holidays Dont stop your job search during the holidays! Even in the month of December, organizations are moving candidates through the hiring process. While it is tempting to want to put your job search on hold during the holidays, dont. Keep working on it. This weeks summary includes tips for networking through the holidays and what to put in your out of office autoresponders. Youll also find answers to the biggest mistakes job seekers make, how long job search will take, and why you arent getting feedback after the job interview. Theres also a fascinating study about the importance of having a complete LinkedIn profile and some free resources for job seekers. Use this month to leverage the festive moods of friends and colleagues. And know that the hiring process doesnt stop during the month of December. It may move more slowly, but job search during the holidays is still possible. NETWORKING Seven Tips for Networking Through the Holidays by Keith Ferrazzi | Inc. The holiday season was made for networking! Take advantage of this season by trying some of these tips to stand out. While this is an old article, I still find it holds up in todays world! JOB SEARCH Career Coaches On the Biggest Mistakes People Make In the Job Search by Adrian Granzella Larssen, The Muse | Fast Company 7 career coaches share their top advice for job seekers. And while I list a summary of their advice, you definitely should read the full article. Job search is so much more than adding bullets to your old resume. Mistake 1: Not Starting With You Mistake 2: Thinking Like A Historian, Not A Marketer Mistake 3: Not Looking At The Big Picture Mistake 4: Overemphasizing What You Want Mistake 5: Relying Solely On Job Postings Mistake 6: Only Networking When You Need Something Mistake 7: Not Following Up How Long Will It Take to Get a Job? Heres What the Data Says InHerSight | Motley Fool Using data, this article breaks down how long you can expect to wait after applying for a job, after your interview and overall, how long it will take to land a job. Spoiler: according to a BLS report, the average job seeker spends 5 months looking for a new job. But theres more data you need to understand around hiring timelines to set your expectations. Bookmark This! Job Seeker Resources Edition by Sharlyn Lauby | HR Bartender This article references a free job search hotline for job seekers. It also includes several resources provided by Lauby. The Real Reasons Why Job Seekers Are Not Given Feedback by Jack Kelly | Forbes You may have been told to ask for feedback after the interview. But here are the reasons why you arent going to get any meaningful advice when you ask. LINKEDIN Job Applicants With a ‘Comprehensive’ LinkedIn Profile 71% More Likely to Get Interviews, Study Says by Laura Stampler | Fortune So, it turns out that hiring managers really DO care whether or not you have a LinkedIn profile. If you have a bare-bones LinkedIn profile and are applying for jobs, then you want to read this! CAREER Why You Should Put a Little More Thought into Your Out-of-Office Message by Michelle Gielan | Harvard Business Review The holiday season, when you take some time off and wont be responding to emails, sent up your out of office autoresponder. Heres why, according to this article- it can create a social connection with recipients including colleagues, clients, and vendors. There are several examples of messages you can adapt to your own situation. MENTIONS LinkedIn Top Voices 2019 in Job Search and Careers