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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 […]
Conquering Holiday Job Search Stress Part II
In my last post, I gave 8 tips to reduce your stress this holiday season. Stress while unemployed is normal. Stress during the holidays is also normal. But combine the two and you have more than your share of stress. Below I have continued with more suggestions to reduce stress. 1.) Ask for help from […]
Conquering Holiday Job Search Stress Part I
T‘is the season to be jolly. Or so the song goes. But if you are unemployed at this time you are adding more stress to an already stressful time. But it doesn’t have to be. There are ways to cope with the season. I have provided some suggestions for you to choose from as not […]
Holiday Networking for Introverts Part II
In my last post, I shared with you steps you can take to prepare for a networking event and that you should practice so that you will have an easier time when you get to the event. Tips on what to do when you are there and after are below. While you are there, step […]
Black Friday is Like Job Searching
Well Thanksgiving is over. It ended when the first store opened for the Black Friday sale. It’s interesting the day the country has set aside for being grateful for what we have, many are eager to go get things they don’t have. It’s similar to a job searcher who is grateful for all the wonderful […]
