Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Four Reasons Why Job Hunting through the Holidays is Productive
Compliments of Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
1. Fewer job seekers are active during a holiday season - this means less competition.
Many executive job seekers retreat during the holidays, believing their time will be wasted. The reverse is true. Savvy shoppers know that buying a car or a house in late November or December presents the best opportunities. Your job search is no different. In essence, when you are actively seeking jobs during a holiday season, you will often be one of the few applicants for available openings. Your resume is less likely to be lost in a pile and, statistically speaking, you will be more in demand.
2. Many companies have their fiscal year at the end of the year plan adding new staff.
For many companies, the end of a calendar year is time for planning. Your timing often couldn't be better if you propose valid reasons why you will be a great addition to their team in the coming year. As a matter of fact, a good approach may be suggesting to employers that you can help them make the next year more profitable and successful. Smart employers will listen.
3. Hiring decision makers are less resistant to your message.
Holiday cheer and celebrations bring a message of hope and a positive mindset to most people. We are reminded of the joys and celebrations, and often become more relaxed with people around us (unless we are desperately looking for a last minute gift!). In essence, hiring decision makers are just plain nicer during this time of the year. They are less prone to reject your message and more likely to listen.
4. It is often easier to arrange interviews and initiate productive communication.
While you may not get an offer on the spot, holiday season is an excellent time to start negotiating with prospective employers. An informal meeting is usually all it takes to get the ball rolling. During that meeting, ideas are exchanged and mutual interest determined. Sounds too easy? It is. No doubt you've heard stories of successful executives who (during this time of the year) established very good contacts with companies they wanted to work. These contacts became solid job offers a few weeks down the road.
1. Fewer job seekers are active during a holiday season - this means less competition.
Many executive job seekers retreat during the holidays, believing their time will be wasted. The reverse is true. Savvy shoppers know that buying a car or a house in late November or December presents the best opportunities. Your job search is no different. In essence, when you are actively seeking jobs during a holiday season, you will often be one of the few applicants for available openings. Your resume is less likely to be lost in a pile and, statistically speaking, you will be more in demand.
2. Many companies have their fiscal year at the end of the year plan adding new staff.
For many companies, the end of a calendar year is time for planning. Your timing often couldn't be better if you propose valid reasons why you will be a great addition to their team in the coming year. As a matter of fact, a good approach may be suggesting to employers that you can help them make the next year more profitable and successful. Smart employers will listen.
3. Hiring decision makers are less resistant to your message.
Holiday cheer and celebrations bring a message of hope and a positive mindset to most people. We are reminded of the joys and celebrations, and often become more relaxed with people around us (unless we are desperately looking for a last minute gift!). In essence, hiring decision makers are just plain nicer during this time of the year. They are less prone to reject your message and more likely to listen.
4. It is often easier to arrange interviews and initiate productive communication.
While you may not get an offer on the spot, holiday season is an excellent time to start negotiating with prospective employers. An informal meeting is usually all it takes to get the ball rolling. During that meeting, ideas are exchanged and mutual interest determined. Sounds too easy? It is. No doubt you've heard stories of successful executives who (during this time of the year) established very good contacts with companies they wanted to work. These contacts became solid job offers a few weeks down the road.
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