Beefing up Your
Holiday Job Search |
Most people think hiring efforts in the Columbia, South Carolina area slow down during the holidays. In fact, the holidays are a great time to look. First of all, the competition is reduced due to the perception that companies put off hiring until the New Year. If you don't join their little vacation club, you're likely to get more attention in a smaller pool of applicants.
This is a great time of year to find a job. There are advantages to job searching during the holiday season especially because Columbia is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the southeast showing an increase in population of 19% since 1990. This growth is attractive to new and innovative companies that are looking for an educated and productive workforce—all of the time. Even during holidays.
Tips for a Holiday Job Search
Send Holiday Cards
Sending a "Happy Holidays" or a "Happy New Year" greeting card to networking contacts, recruiters, and to employers in Columbia you have interviewed with is another good way to connect with those who can help with your job search.
Prepare
One of the first preparations you can do is update your resume, reference letters and other job search information. Since business is slow people might even have more time to write those letters. Have you had any new successes since you last updated your resume? Did you get any new reference letters? Do you need to update or improve your cover letter? Take this time to hone these items into the sharpest point possible.
Network
No matter where you spend your holidays always be on the lookout for people who can help you achieve you career goals. We probably meet more new people during the holiday party period than anytime else during the year. Listen to the conversations going on around you. Are there people who work in the industry you want to work in? Do they work at a company you are trying to interview with? Would they be willing to be a mentor for you? Use this holiday season to jumpstart your 2005-2006 job search.
The following links may be helpful in your South Carolina job search:
www.sces.org
www.columbiachamber.com
www.sccommerce.com
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