The Holidays can be so hectic and stressful. There are so many demands to meet that before you know it, you’ve completely forgotten about job hunting – that you should never do. You should also get rid of the impression that there is no available work at year end. In fact, a lot of companies have several vacant positions just in time for next year’s new plans and strategies.

There are a few tips you can follow so you can greet the next year with a more promising career. Here are some of them:

1. It’s time for career-related evaluation.
Almost everyone gets into a reflective mood come the holiday season. You want to know how you did for the past 11 or even 12 months. You should do the same too when it comes to your career path. Do you have objectives you wish to achieve before? How far have you gone in obtaining them? What became your strengths and weaknesses? You can use your reflections to guide you in job hunting all throughout the rest of the season.

2. Update your resume.
Surely something significant happened during your previous year – you learned a new skill, you were assigned a different responsibility, was trained to do multi-tasking, got a certification from a training center, and / or you improved the business’s system. Whatever else you think can help you land a much better job, put it in your resume.

Better yet, consider uploading a video resume. It is a novel way of marketing yourself. You can have demos, short lectures, and any scenarios that would demonstrate your real capabilities as a potential employee of the company.

3. Get your network connections working for you.
When it’s time to greet them for the Holidays, do not just say “Merry Christmas!” or “Happy New Year!.” You can pitch yourself to your colleagues, previous bosses, friends, and family who can help you find a good job.

4. Check your mobile phone settings.
The last thing you want to happen is to miss out that very important phone call. Make sure that anywhere you go, you can receive both text messages and calls. If your phone is capable of connecting to the Internet, you might as well set it up so you can check your e-mails even if you are doing Christmas shopping or attending Christmas parties.

5. Leave a message.
The Holidays may compel you to spend more time out than inside your home. Activate your answering machine and provide other alternative means of contacting you when you are on travel. Also, do not forget to ask the caller to leave you their preferred contact details.

The tips above, though, will not completely work out for your benefit if you are not prepared. Get to know your preferred job a lot better. You can do this by researching about it online. You should also position yourself well, display your strengths, and be professional and honest all the time.

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