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HOUSTON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- With unemployment at 9% in Michigan, 8% inCalifornia and 6.5% throughout much of the country, with the stock marketgyrating up and down day to day, and with serious concerns about additionalbailouts and layoffs weighing on the nation, "job" shopping is a holidaypriority for many. Even though a layoff or job change can put a real damperon one's Holiday spirit, now is not the time to slow your networking and jobsearch efforts.
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Total Career Success, a career management firm specializing in helpingindividuals transition to better jobs for better pay and advance theircareers, encourages job seekers to use the holiday spirit to their advantage.Sheryl Dawson, COO of Total Career Success and co-author of Job Search: TheTotal System, 3rd edition 2008, shared, "A common misconception about theHoliday season is that business ceases when the festivities begin. Theholidays are a social time, with parties, association functions and increasedtravel. Smart job seekers use these holiday events to reconnect with oldfriends as well as develop their professional and personal contacts.Networking during the holidays more than any other activity will further theirjob hunt and position them to be ahead of their competition come January 2."She recommends the following tips to ensure success in holiday job searches:
-- Attend holiday parties and join the festivities. You can makeexcellent contacts, which may otherwise take weeks to uncover. Given that thenumber one reason people find new positions is a positive attitude, be sureyour holiday spirits include being positive and upbeat about your future.
-- Be open about your job search and share information not only aboutwhat you are seeking, but exchange information you have gained which canbenefit others. Remember giving is better than receiving, and in thissituation it will create better results for you!
-- Use your holiday cards, hardcopy or electronic, to update yourfriends, associates and family on your current status. A note on a card is anupbeat way to get the word out. Then follow-up to personally exchangegreetings and contacts.
-- If you're going to be traveling, plan ahead, notify potentialemployers, and let them know you'll be in town and would like to drop by. Theout-of-towner has the psychological advantage over someone locally.
-- Don't hesitate to network with potential employers during the holidayseason. With many companies in the midst of budget planning, managers mayhave tips on positions opening after the first of the year. And with companyactivities slowing during the holiday, it can be an ideal time to call amanager who may be catching up in his or her office.
-- Don't fall into the temptation to wait the holidays out by surfing theinternet. Online job leads are most productive when integrated with yournetworking. And be careful when posting your resume on the internet -- manyonline resume services are not secure. Be sure the internet sites on whichyou post your resume have a posted privacy policy.
-- Use the holidays to organize your job search. Do your homework,research companies, and be prepared for increased activity after the first ofthe year.
Ken Dawson, CEO of Total Career Success and co-author of Job Search: TheTotal System, said, "Whether out of a job or anticipating the 'axe,' youshouldn't use the holidays as an excuse not to pursue new opportunities. Manyjob searchers make the false assumption that the holidays are a bad time tosearch. Rather than slowing down job search activity, step up the pace."Following the techniques of Job Search: The Total System, job seekers can usethe holiday season to organize their job search campaign, target companies,formulate strategy, establish their goals and develop an action plan. KenDawson went on to share, "The holidays can actually be an ideal time toprepare your job strategy so you can enter the New Year confident of yourability to sell yourself. The goal is not to simply get a job, but to advanceyour career and get a better job for better pay!"
Sheryl Dawson added, "Of course the holidays are a perfect time to makecontacts. Job seekers shouldn't think they'd spoil the fun by letting peopleknow they're looking for work. With a cheerful attitude and a professionalapproach, a holiday job seeker has a definite edge over those who wait untilafter the New Year. Most of all, constructive activity helps eliminate thetemptation for the job seeker to get down in the dumps during the holidays.No one likes a party pooper! Stay positive, flexible and proactive.Remember, you only need ONE job so do not focus on the unemploymentstatistics. Rather, focus on what you have to offer an employer -- yourskills, competencies and value. If your industry is down and you mustconsider alternative careers or industries, concentrate on your transferableskills. There is a job or opportunity that is right for you."
About Total Career Success, Inc.
Total Career Success, Inc. is a career management consulting firm offeringa comprehensive range of online and consulting products and services forindividuals seeking to advance their careers and obtain jobs. Ken and SherylDawson are principals of Total Career Success and authors of Job Search: TheTotal System, 3rd edition 2008. They have served corporations in outplacementand career development as well as talent management for 30 years through theirconsulting firm Dawson Consulting Group headquartered in Houston, TX. Theyalso host a VoiceAmerica internet radio show presenting a broad range ofcareer and job search issues.
For more information, visit http://www.tcsworldwide.com/mediahome.shtmland http://www.dawsonconsultinggroup.com .
SOURCE Total Career Success, Inc.
Total Career Success, a career management firm specializing in helpingindividuals transition to better jobs for better pay and advance theircareers, encourages job seekers to use the holiday spirit to their advantage.Sheryl Dawson, COO of Total Career Success and co-author of Job Search: TheTotal System, 3rd edition 2008, shared, "A common misconception about theHoliday season is that business ceases when the festivities begin. Theholidays are a social time, with parties, association functions and increasedtravel. Smart job seekers use these holiday events to reconnect with oldfriends as well as develop their professional and personal contacts.Networking during the holidays more than any other activity will further theirjob hunt and position them to be ahead of their competition come January 2."She recommends the following tips to ensure success in holiday job searches:
-- Attend holiday parties and join the festivities. You can makeexcellent contacts, which may otherwise take weeks to uncover. Given that thenumber one reason people find new positions is a positive attitude, be sureyour holiday spirits include being positive and upbeat about your future.
-- Be open about your job search and share information not only aboutwhat you are seeking, but exchange information you have gained which canbenefit others. Remember giving is better than receiving, and in thissituation it will create better results for you!
-- Use your holiday cards, hardcopy or electronic, to update yourfriends, associates and family on your current status. A note on a card is anupbeat way to get the word out. Then follow-up to personally exchangegreetings and contacts.
-- If you're going to be traveling, plan ahead, notify potentialemployers, and let them know you'll be in town and would like to drop by. Theout-of-towner has the psychological advantage over someone locally.
-- Don't hesitate to network with potential employers during the holidayseason. With many companies in the midst of budget planning, managers mayhave tips on positions opening after the first of the year. And with companyactivities slowing during the holiday, it can be an ideal time to call amanager who may be catching up in his or her office.
-- Don't fall into the temptation to wait the holidays out by surfing theinternet. Online job leads are most productive when integrated with yournetworking. And be careful when posting your resume on the internet -- manyonline resume services are not secure. Be sure the internet sites on whichyou post your resume have a posted privacy policy.
-- Use the holidays to organize your job search. Do your homework,research companies, and be prepared for increased activity after the first ofthe year.
Ken Dawson, CEO of Total Career Success and co-author of Job Search: TheTotal System, said, "Whether out of a job or anticipating the 'axe,' youshouldn't use the holidays as an excuse not to pursue new opportunities. Manyjob searchers make the false assumption that the holidays are a bad time tosearch. Rather than slowing down job search activity, step up the pace."Following the techniques of Job Search: The Total System, job seekers can usethe holiday season to organize their job search campaign, target companies,formulate strategy, establish their goals and develop an action plan. KenDawson went on to share, "The holidays can actually be an ideal time toprepare your job strategy so you can enter the New Year confident of yourability to sell yourself. The goal is not to simply get a job, but to advanceyour career and get a better job for better pay!"
Sheryl Dawson added, "Of course the holidays are a perfect time to makecontacts. Job seekers shouldn't think they'd spoil the fun by letting peopleknow they're looking for work. With a cheerful attitude and a professionalapproach, a holiday job seeker has a definite edge over those who wait untilafter the New Year. Most of all, constructive activity helps eliminate thetemptation for the job seeker to get down in the dumps during the holidays.No one likes a party pooper! Stay positive, flexible and proactive.Remember, you only need ONE job so do not focus on the unemploymentstatistics. Rather, focus on what you have to offer an employer -- yourskills, competencies and value. If your industry is down and you mustconsider alternative careers or industries, concentrate on your transferableskills. There is a job or opportunity that is right for you."
About Total Career Success, Inc.
Total Career Success, Inc. is a career management consulting firm offeringa comprehensive range of online and consulting products and services forindividuals seeking to advance their careers and obtain jobs. Ken and SherylDawson are principals of Total Career Success and authors of Job Search: TheTotal System, 3rd edition 2008. They have served corporations in outplacementand career development as well as talent management for 30 years through theirconsulting firm Dawson Consulting Group headquartered in Houston, TX. Theyalso host a VoiceAmerica internet radio show presenting a broad range ofcareer and job search issues.
For more information, visit http://www.tcsworldwide.com/mediahome.shtmland http://www.dawsonconsultinggroup.com .
SOURCE Total Career Success, Inc.
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