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My Gift to You
Twas The Night Before Christmas of the Job Searcher Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was working, not even the mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes they wouldn’t show the wear and tear. The children were nestled all snug in their beds […]
How the Grinch Stole Christmas for the Job Searcher
My sincerest apologies to Dr. Suess for taking his classic story and restating in a way relevant for job searchers. I hope you enjoy it! How The Hiring Manager Stole the Interview by Dr. Suess and Arleen Bradley Every Unemployed Who Down in Who-ville Wanted a Job a lot… But the HIRING MANAGER, Who lived […]
The One Best Thing for Your Holiday Job Search
One thing on shopping lists at this time of the year is batteries. Batteries different sizes to accommodate the various toys and electronics they will be used to power. You want the ones that will keep going, and going, and going. You are like batteries when you search for a job. You keep going, and […]
Thank The People in Your Network with a Thank You Holiday Card
When my children were little, I would take a holiday photo of them in pretty clothes and equally cute poses so that friends and relatives could see how they had grown in the previous year. Then I would write our names in the cards and address the envelopes. People enjoyed receiving the photos. I would […]
10 Gifts Job Searchers Need But Won’t Ask For
Ask a job searcher what they want for Christmas. From my experience, the answer is “a job.” The last thing a job searcher needs is a scented candle or a box of chocolates. While these gifts are delightful, they don’t give the job searcher what he/she really needs—meaningful employment and a paycheck. You can be assured […]
