Dave Perry, fellow recruiting expert and job seeker coach-evangelist extraordinnaire, writes about what you can do over the 12 days of Christmas to get yourself a job. I somehow made it on to Day 6 as a "bonus" 
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But why... you may ask... would you look for work in December which is known to be a "slow month"? ! O# n/ d+ I4 J7 t A, j! e% Y
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Dave states that contrary to popular belief, Christmas is an ideal time to look for a new job. He goes on to urge Job-hunters to defy conventional wisdom and intensify their efforts during the holidays because: \- h( f7 g7 L9 ?3 x+ T. g
Hiring managers are preparing their staffing plans for 2007 right now; B- c& V" n; n
It's easier to book appointments and get in to see people as December is generally a slower time for all businesses except retail; and
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12 Bloggers Blogging 4 ^& _" t) F: R% X
11 ways to find a job . Q, r! M. B4 \$ M1 W; f
10 Super Motivators & o- S0 y+ m( W& x, d8 s
9 Nine Tools for Leads 2 F) Y/ [! j# i
8 Un-written Rules $ D0 k' C- H, m
7 Social Networks - G7 B* O7 N8 S+ j$ H/ W
6 tools to download 6 t; P3 f2 Z: }# {
5 Golden Rules
$ S9 Z- j7 s ^; D" }! J4 Guerrilla style resumes
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2 strategies for the hidden job market, and $ {1 _ o7 {8 S
A plan with a very clear goal |
发表于 2006-12-13 09:59:26