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Why are the Holidays a great time to search for work?
Jacquie Ottema, Employment Facilitator at the Newmarket Employment Resource Centre

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Ever been told or assume that November and December are bad times to look for work? Well I am here to confirm to you that this timeframe can be very lucrative and successful.

Allow me to give you some reasons:

More than 80% of job seekers stop searching for work -- competition is greatly reduced!

Many professionals quit this time of year, creating openings

Companies tie up loose ends before the new year

Many companies must spend their budget $$$

Businesses wind down and have more time available to train you

HOLIDAY JOB SEARCH TIPS

Use the holidays to ''schmooze'' - ask for advice and feedback as opposed to a job

Send holiday cards to your network of contact with your business card inside

Create a job search ''to do'' list with at least 1 task or activity every day

Tap into your network and ask them for 2 more contact names who might be interested in speaking with you

Take seasonal work over the holidays to meet new people and assist with your bills

Still not convinced?? My husband actually started his new job yesterday ... and I know several others who started their new roles recently...SOLD NOW??

So get out there and connect with your contacts and potential employers -- both of you will be glad you did!

And ... keep focused! ... keep positive! ... and keep learning!

''Don't know how to get down to the nitty-gritty of this labour market? I CAN HELP! By attending my workshop entitled "What's Hot and What's Not" you can learn where to get started to find out key information about where the majority of jobs can be found in any field in this current labour market. Call the Newmarket Employment Resource Centre at 905-952-0502 to sign up! There's no cost to you!''

Jacquie Ottema is an Employment Facilitator at the Newmarket Employment Resource Centre.
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