All I Want for Christmas is a New Job (Revisited) - CareerAlley

All I Want for Christmas is a New Job (Revisited) - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Its the most wonderful time of the year.With the kids jingle belling,And everyone telling you,Be of good cheer,Its the most wonderful time of the year. Eddie Pola, George Wyle I remember waking up on Christmas Day when I was 6 years old as if it was yesterday. I got up really early and saw that it was snowing out (with lots of snow already on the ground). Looking out through my fogged windows I thought I spotted something different in my front yard. Yes, there was something different! Someone had placed several life-size Reindeer figures in our yard. I was so excited, I remember running into my parents room to tell them and to ask if I could go outside to see the Reindeer. My parents were as surprised as I was, but I needed to wait until my older sister was ready before I could go out. While waiting for my sister (she always took forever to get ready), someone rang our doorbell. I heard someone tell my father that they had delivered the Reindeer to the wrong house and were now going to take them away. I was so disappointed, even opening my presents did not cheer me up that Christmas Day. Certainly not having a job on Christmas (or whatever holiday you may celebrate) can be disappointing (to say the least). And while Im sure some people will wake on Christmas Day with a recently acquired new job, most job hunters will likely have to wait until the New Year. While most people think that the end of November through the end of December is the worst time to look for a job, in reality it is an excellent time to look for a job. Less competition will get you closer to the top of the pile and all of the work you put into job hunting will start to pay off as the new year starts (and new budgets are in place). So, what are the other myths about job hunting and how can you jump start the New Year? The Myths of Job Search: While not quite qualifying as old wives tales, there are some myths of job search that are either just not true or misunderstood. 15 Myths and Misconceptions About Job-Hunting Posted on Quintcareers.com, this article my change your view about how much you really know (or think you know) about job search. I know it certainly tweaked my view. Myths like changing jobs too often will hurt your job search chances to lowering your salary will make you more marketable, you should take a read of these myths it might change your approach to job search. Hired: Dont fall for job-search myths Hot off the presses, this article was posted on Therepublic.com and provides even more myths of job search along with the facts. As with most myths, there is always some truth to them, but whether they are true or false generally depends on the context (like dont bother job hunting during the holiday season). Even, you need connections in order to get a job (another myth in this article) has its place depending on the context. And while you may not need connections in order to get a job, it certainly doesnt hurt! In any event, it certainly will help to take a read of this article. How to Jump Start Your Job Search in the New Year Weve all broken more New Years resolutions than weve kept, you will be happy to know that finding a new job is not in the top 10 broken list (Top 10 Commonly Broken New Years Resolutions). That being said, you need to put in the work to live up to finding a new job in the New Year. The following links may help you keep your resolution. USE THE HOLIDAYS TO JUMPSTART YOUR JOB SEARCH We all feel refreshed in the New Year, so why not refresh your job search? This article was posted on Work.lifegoesstrong.com and provides 8 tips to jump start your job search. From making a check list (one of my favorite, as simple as it seems) to cleanup your facebook account (another one of my favorites), these tips will help you get started in the New Year. New Year, New Job What is Your Resolution? Yes, this one belongs to me and it provides some of the basics you will need to get your job search started (or re-started). Networking links, the top 50 job search resources, find a recruiter, and company career sites. This will keep you busy and get you started on the fast track. Personal Branding No, this is not just a catch-phrase. And, whether you believe it or not, youve been doing some version of personal branding all of your life. In this case it is all about you and how you sell yourself. 30 Painful Personal Branding Mistakes to Avoid at All Cost This list of personal branding mistakes was posted on JobMob and, as the article indicates, we own one or more of the 30 mistakes (hopefully not too many). Just to be safe, take a read to make sure you are not making some of these mistakes and, therefore, diminishing your chances of finding a new job. Good luck in your search.