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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. Never stop your job search, especially during the holidays.

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Laid Off Before the Holidays? You Can Still Make the Season Bright

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Ive experienced four layoffs in mid-November over the past decadetwo of mine and two of my husbandsperfectly timed to put a damper on the holiday season. Below, I share my own survival strategies that got my family through multiple spells of unemployment during the holidays. I also spoke with Kelly Vincent, Psy.D.,

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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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12 Seasonal Event Ideas To Boost Engagement In Your Coworking Space

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Autumn and winter can highlight communal bonding through gratitude dinners, skill workshops, book clubs, holiday markets, reflection sessions, and charity drives. Seasonal events not only refresh the collaborative spirit within a space, but also offer chances for networking and personal growth.

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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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Brand yourself on LinkedIn LinkedIn, described as the worlds largest professional business social networking site, is an essential tool in todays digital world. And dont be afraid to use the Open to Work feature on LinkedIn and to share a post with your network that informs them youve been laid off.

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8 Tips for Getting Back in the Work Groove

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We all know how hard it is to mentally get back in our work mode after a holiday—especially a long holiday like Christmas season. Touch base with teammates and anyone who may have covered for you if you were out of the office during the holiday. Here are some tips to help assistants refocus on business and their priorities.

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A Great Outlook: Adding Holidays to Microsoft Outlook

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Home About Me Advertise A Great Outlook: Adding Holidays to Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize D o you often wonder how you can add your countrys holidays into your calendar in Microsoft Outlook ? In the Calendar Options section, click Add Holidays.