How to Sparkle in December! 3 Super easy Career Goals for Job seekers

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December, the month of snow, lights and feasts! It always brings joy and spreads Holiday Cheer!

Now is the time to sip on some Hot Chocolate, cuddle up with family for some Christmas movies and enjoy the holiday spirit!

But if you are out in the job market looking for your next opportunity, then this time is also the time where you feel a bit low since companies are not in active hiring mode, everything is slowing down and you might feel anxious about your career prospects in the New Year.

Not to worry!

Here are 3 awesome ways to bring back the energy bounce and to make the most of this time of the year!

Network, Network and Network!

Even though this month is hectic for most people and holiday calendars fill up fast, DO NOT de- prioritize Networking!

Now is a great time to connect with your professional network – reach out to people asking them to join you for a cup of coffee and hardly anyone says No to the delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte!!

Check out Meetup.com and browse through your local events and attend as many new zealand phone number resource professionally relevant events as possible!

Send Holiday Cards and let your network know that you are ready to take on your next challenge!

In today’s competitive job market, “Who you know” is as important as “What you know” and having strong referral/recommendations goes a long way in establishing your credibility and adding value to your experience.

Polish up your Resume/Hone your interview skills

This is also a great time to update/revise your resume and your LinkedIn profile to make yourself more marketable to outside opportunities. If you are having trouble, do not hesitate to find a mentor/coach to guide you to revamp your profile to make it eye-catchy!

Invest this time wisely to brush up your interview skills – practice and prepare for future interviews. Do your research on most commonly asked interview questions, learn how to handle interviews effectively (while you are on this, here are some phone interview TIPS), attend mock interviews either with your coach or even with your family members/friends!