Holiday Recipe for a Great Job Search

John Krautzel
Posted by in Career Advice


The holiday season may be bustling with shopping and celebrations, but amid the chaos, your job search should continue to be a top priority. Concoct a recipe for a successful job hunt with a cup of branding, a perfectly polished resume and a pinch of career advice to land that ideal position this season.

Dice up your professional image by focusing on branding during the holiday break. Think about the traits and skills that create your professional blend. Are you an expert in the field? Have you established yourself as an information resource online and within social media accounts? Extract your uniqueness by lining up your skills and reputation with what employers want for the ultimate job search recipe for success.

Focus on refining your resume with a pinch of unique ingredients. Focus on problem-solving skills, the challenges you overcame in previous positions, and sales or profit goals you helped the company achieve. Ensure your brand is prominent throughout your resume.

Avoid glazing over your business cards, which serve as a sales platter for your job search. Sprinkle your personal brand on the business card design and wording to ensure your expertise is the icing on the cake in the eyes of employers. Your business card should be an enticing point of reference, urging potential employers to request your resume or schedule an interview.

Take career advice from members of your network who have developed perfect recipes for a successful job search. Inquire with former co-workers about potential openings, and engage with professionals online through LinkedIn and Twitter to prompt discussions about available jobs. Keep your online profiles fresh and active during the holiday season when chatter is typically quiet so you stand out above the rest.

A few days of rest during the holidays may be the perfect opportunity to work on your presentation, a key component of upir job search. A teaspoon of wit, a tablespoon of preparation and a cup of confidence can whip up the perfect recipe for an interview. Prepare an elevator pitch saturated with your personal brand that provides a brief explanation of your skills and experience. Knead out any rough areas of the pitch by practicing with colleagues, friends or family members. Take the opportunity to prepare answers to some of the most common interview questions, and test out your newfound confidence at the holiday dinner table.

The holidays may seem like the perfect time to relax and let your mind wander, but staying on top of your job search when every other candidate is resting puts you one step ahead. The ingredients to landing the ideal position are topped off by your personal brand. Ensure your recipe for success is cooked to perfection over the holidays.

 

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