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How to Stay Motivated While Job Hunting During the Holidays This Year

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If you’re feeling stressed about your own job security or unmotivated as you search for a job during the holidays in today’s highly competitive job market, this probably isn’t what you want to hear. It’s vital that you continue your job search during the holidays. They’ll be looking to spend their capital on hiring and training.

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Building Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace for a Stronger Future

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Reduce Bias in Resume Reviews and Interviews When reviewing resumes and throughout the screening process, Bala suggests “[removing] identifying information where possible to reduce bias.” Then, consider establishing a diverse interview panel. Introduce policies for honoring these cultural holidays or religious practices.

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When Is the Best Time of Year to Job Hunt?

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This is because the fiscal year is coming to an end and people tend to take holiday breaks around this time. This can also mean you have less competition when applying since many job seekers might also be on holiday. For the last three years, the BLS listed November as having the lowest number of job openings.

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Laid-Off or Let Go? Here Are 7 Immediate Steps for Your Career, Finances and Personal Growth

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He consistently made it through successive rounds of rigorous interview processes only to receive an email informing him they had gone with another candidate. Often, interviewers told him they had sifted through more than 500 resumes and that his was one of a handful to land an interview. And experts emphasize role playing, too.

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My holiday confessions

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In the post earlier I talked about holidays, but neglected to mention what I personally favour. I was recently interviewed for MyTravelMoney about this blog and my holiday activities. If you want to find out more about what I do when I’m on a (working) holiday, jump over to their site. Business Trends holiday'

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What Is Intuitive Eating and How Can It Help You Ditch Fad Diets for Good?

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Holiday feasts followed incongruously by healthy eating tips, after which we will be inundated with advice as to which diet will help you shed the weight you put on over the holidays. What if—hear me out here—you just said, “Screw it, I’m going to eat what I want this holiday season?” Here they come.

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How to Find a Holiday Job with Long-Term Potential

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It’s fairly common for holiday job seekers to try to turn their seasonal positions into long-term and even permanent work. While not all holiday jobs turn into permanent ones, some do, and if you’re hoping to turn a holiday position into your next career opportunity, these tips will help : Avoid Retail.

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