Tips For A Successful Job-hunt During The Holiday Season

If you think the holiday season is a slow hiring season

, you might want to think again because it actually presents the perfect opportunity for you to apply for a job and stand out from the competition.

According to career experts, most companies work on their strategic plans during the last quarter of the year and are more open to potential hires that will fit in their goals for the next year. Moreover, most job applicants are preoccupied with family gatherings; as a result the volume of job hunters looking for sales jobs or educational jobs is lighter.

The key is to act now. Some employers hire later in the post-Christmas months but are already compiling for people to hire. Your goal now is to get your name on that list and stand out from the rest.

Here are four ways to start:

Offer what employers need

Because it is the holiday season, some employers especially those who offer sales jobs and jobs retail are looking for reliable workers with flexible working schedules. They need sales people who have good customer service skills and can work in a fast-paced environment. Other jobs such as educational jobs require personal and communication skills as well as organizational skills and attention to details.

Avoid the Holiday Gimmick

"Do not bet on giving employers a basket of Christmas cookies along with your resume or application letter to get noticed. It is because it will not work," says Career experts like Shawn Graham, director of MBA career services at the University of Pittsburgh and Mary Rosenbaum, a career coach and personal branding strategist at Your Career by Design. These holiday ploys can backfire. It is better to email your application letter and resume and focus on your skills rather than gimmicks.

Do not lose focus

Stay motivated during the holidays. This could give you an edge over those applicants who put their search on hold. Set a time everyday to hunt for new job opportunities like sales jobs, jobs retail, educational jobs and more.

People are more likely to go out and spend more time taking vacations or going out with friends. Use this time to get a job. To know what jobs are in demand in the market visit JobsJobsJobs Australia at http://www.jobsjobsjobs.com.au/.

by: Acee

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