Comments on: 5 Reasons to Kick Your Search into High Gear in December http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/ Start Attracting Opportunities Instead of Chasing Jobs Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:30:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: David http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-44105 David Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:49:52 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-44105 Great post Kevin! Great post Kevin!

]]> By: Brad Merrill http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12176 Brad Merrill Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:11:37 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-12176 I think you nailed it Kevin. Already this month I have had an interview. I didn't get the job, but at least I was in the mix. If you don't continue to make contacts - regardless of time of year you will need to "prime the pump" all over again. Sure some companies may drag their feet a bit especially the last ten days of the month with many of the hiring managers (and others) out of the office. But in the past, I have found more than one job in the final weeks of the year. And at least two of those were in the early to mid 1990's. I think this has always been a fallacy. I think you nailed it Kevin. Already this month I have had an interview. I didn't get the job, but at least I was in the mix. If you don't continue to make contacts - regardless of time of year you will need to "prime the pump" all over again. Sure some companies may drag their feet a bit especially the last ten days of the month with many of the hiring managers (and others) out of the office. But in the past, I have found more than one job in the final weeks of the year. And at least two of those were in the early to mid 1990's. I think this has always been a fallacy.

]]> By: Kevin Kermes http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12155 Kevin Kermes Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:29:38 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-12155 This is a great article by Carrie...I'd recommend everyone give it a read: http://blog.jobfully.com/2010/12/turning-social-events-into-networking-opportunities/ This is a great article by Carrie...I'd recommend everyone give it a read: http://blog.jobfully.com/2010/12/turning-social-events-into-networking-opportunities/

]]> By: Carrie Krueger http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12154 Carrie Krueger Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:09:38 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-12154 Couldn't agree more Kevin! It's a great time to move forward on your job search and position yourself for success. If you're planning to network at social events, here are tips on doing it without being annoying: http://bit.ly/guamZ1 Hope everyone is staying motivated and making great progress this month! Couldn't agree more Kevin! It's a great time to move forward on your job search and position yourself for success. If you're planning to network at social events, here are tips on doing it without being annoying: http://bit.ly/guamZ1

Hope everyone is staying motivated and making great progress this month!

]]> By: Kevin Kermes http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12122 Kevin Kermes Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:25:01 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-12122 Kent, I couldn't agree more. This isn't another opportunity to let people know you are looking (frankly, you should never focus there), but to demonstrate how you can help them "now." Stay top of mind with executives by catering to what they need most: solcing their problems. Great perspective and thanks for sharing! Kevin Kent,

I couldn't agree more. This isn't another opportunity to let people know you are looking (frankly, you should never focus there), but to demonstrate how you can help them "now." Stay top of mind with executives by catering to what they need most: solcing their problems.

Great perspective and thanks for sharing!

Kevin

]]> By: j. http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12120 j. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:39:41 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-12120 And you know Kevin, that peeps forget that networking during the Holidays is not only effective, it may be the most fun way to really be seen. So when we go out there to connect, rather than apply for a position we can bring multiple aspects of ourselves forth. Great way to show off the Brand called Y-O-U! And you know Kevin, that peeps forget that networking during the Holidays is not only effective, it may be the most fun way to really be seen. So when we go out there to connect, rather than apply for a position we can bring multiple aspects of ourselves forth. Great way to show off the Brand called Y-O-U!

]]> By: Kent http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12116 Kent Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:12:28 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-12116 Actually, "conventional wisdom" has morphed into the conventional warning: "Think hiring goes on hold for the holidays? Think again..." Really, we get a torrent of articles every December now telling people to network over the punch bowl and buttonhole the executive who is now at his desk rather than out on the road or in meetings. I wonder if "fresh thinking" career counselors realize how lemming-like this makes them look, especially if they think they're the first ones who are writing about this. (present company excepted, of course) It would be more useful to think about the challenges employers face with fourth quarter close-outs clashing with first quarter planning and the prospect of year end vacations threatening to denude their staffs before the month is out. Many have trouble even getting their heads together enough to lay out administrative steps for serious candidates to take. (Yes, I've experienced this-- it's not a myth.) I think what candidates can do is secure a spot on the "should talk to more" list for decision making executives. That means sticking to broad positive "aspirational" themes with them if you get a chance to talk to them-- how much broader and bolder you can think compared to the narrow Mr/Ms. Fixits they may be considering for short term problems. You can then be top of mind when the hiring meetings are held in January in a way that you might not have been at other times of the year. KV Actually, "conventional wisdom" has morphed into the conventional warning: "Think hiring goes on hold for the holidays? Think again..."
Really, we get a torrent of articles every December now telling people to network over the punch bowl and buttonhole the executive who is now at his desk rather than out on the road or in meetings. I wonder if "fresh thinking" career counselors realize how lemming-like this makes them look, especially if they think they're the first ones who are writing about this. (present company excepted, of course)

It would be more useful to think about the challenges employers face with fourth quarter close-outs clashing with first quarter planning and the prospect of year end vacations threatening to denude their staffs before the month is out. Many have trouble even getting their heads together enough to lay out administrative steps for serious candidates to take. (Yes, I've experienced this-- it's not a myth.)

I think what candidates can do is secure a spot on the "should talk to more" list for decision making executives. That means sticking to broad positive "aspirational" themes with them if you get a chance to talk to them-- how much broader and bolder you can think compared to the narrow Mr/Ms. Fixits they may be considering for short term problems. You can then be top of mind when the hiring meetings are held in January in a way that you might not have been at other times of the year.

KV

]]> By: Kevin Kermes http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12114 Kevin Kermes Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:57:14 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-12114 Furhana, Your comment made me think of another article that will not only be helpful to those networking this month, but is also very timely - http://www.careerattraction.com/missing-something/ Hope you enjoy it! Kevin Furhana,

Your comment made me think of another article that will not only be helpful to those networking this month, but is also very timely - http://www.careerattraction.com/missing-something/

Hope you enjoy it!

Kevin

]]> By: Furhana Afrid http://www.careerattraction.com/5-reasons-to-kick-your-search-into-high-gear-in-december-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12112 Furhana Afrid Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:53:04 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=2749#comment-12112 Kevin, We need to be reminded that now is the not the time to slow down. So thank you for encouraging us to keep on top of those job searches. Some companies are hiring and probably getting thousands of applications. One way to stand out is to keep the communication hot when others may have slacked off. Kevin,
We need to be reminded that now is the not the time to slow down. So thank you for encouraging us to keep on top of those job searches. Some companies are hiring and probably getting thousands of applications. One way to stand out is to keep the communication hot when others may have slacked off.

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