Happy Holidays! Here are 12 tips from our team of career coaches, designed to help you get ready for your job search this holiday season. Focus on one tip a day, and your job search preparation will be a breeze!
- On the first day of job search my career coach says to me…
Make a Career Transition Timeline – How long will you give yourself for your career change?
- On the second day of job search my career coach says to me…
Review Your Resume – Make sure it is logical and easy to read (for more help contact us for a resume review session.)
- On the third day of job search my career coach says to me…
Carry a Business Card – Have a snazzy card printed up that highlights who you are up front and center.
- On the fourth day of job search my career coach says to me…
Practice Your Elevator Speech – It should help you be able to make a great 1st impression and position you.
- On the fifth day of job search my career coach says to me…
Update Your LinkedIn Profile – LinkedIn is a vital part of your portfolio that should be reviewed and updated just like your resume.Â
- On the sixth day of job search my career coach says to me…
Get Organized – Sit down and get organized if you haven’t already, and then be sure to stay organized!
- On the seventh day of job search my career coach says to me…
Create Your Brand – In your job search, you have to know your brand – your brand is your identity.
- On the eighth day of job search my career coach says to me…
Conduct Informational Interviews – Informational interviews should be conducted with people in the industries you are exploring.
- On the ninth day of job search my career coach says to me…
Network – Make the most of holiday festivities and network with your friends, family, co-workers, acquaintances, etc.
- On the tenth day of job search my career coach says to me…
Be Persistent – Stay persistent throughout the application process, so that you will stand out in the crowd.
- On the eleventh day of job search my career coach says to me…
Be Yourself – This will help you find a job that suits your style, personality, and unique skill set.
- On the twelfth day of job search my career coach says to me…
Start Sooner Rather Than Later – We encourage you to start now, because this is a process that usually takes time.
Hallie Crawford
Job Coach
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