Planting Seeds During the Holidays

Now is the time to plant seeds - those job search seeds - so you can reap the harvest at the beginning of the new year.

It may seem counterintuitive to think that the holiday season is the best time to conduct a job search since everyone is seeminly very busy, but in reality, it is truly the very best time and here are some reasons why:

1. Executives tend to travel less and therefore are more available.

2. People tend to have the holiday spirit and are more charitable and receptive during this time.

3. Budgets are being tweaked during the last few months of the year and thre may be room for a new position or raise.

In order to plant the seeds effectively, you need the proper tools: a current, professionally written resume and cover letter and maybe even an online portfolio. If you have difficulty presenting yourself and your strengths, personal branding or interview coaching are the best gifts you can give yourself.