Quintessential Careers Content Index: Seasonal Job-Search

Quintessential Careers Content Index:
Annual and Seasonal Career and Job-Search Issues

Our comprehensive Content Index enables you to locate articles, tutorials, quizzes, and worksheets related to annual and seasonal career and job-search issues.

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How to Get The Best Present of All: Job-Hunting Tips for the Holidays
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2010, Nov. 15
Summary: Use the how-to advice in this article to revisit, revamp, and reinvigorate your job-search during the holidays -- and by doing so lay the groundwork for giving yourself the best present of all... a new job.

Five Career Resolutions You Need to Make -- and Keep
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2010, Jan. 11
Summary: It's funny how it often takes the start of a new year for us to face the realities of our lives and decide to make changes for the better -- resolutions to find a better job, lose weight, exercise more, and the like. The reality, of course, is that we can take actions steps at any time -- and usually, the sooner the better. This article explains how.

Make A Fresh Start In The New Year
By: Deborah Brown-Volkman
Published: 2009, Jan. 12
Summary: If you've lost your "get up and go," maybe what's missing is a new goal. Something that gets you excited and motivated again. Whether it's a new job or a new way of doing something in your present position, a new goal can give you something to look forward to. So how do you find a new goal? Follow the four steps in this article.

Six-Step Process to Conducting a Year End Review of Your Career
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2007, Dec. 17
Summary: The purpose of this article is to suggest you consider conducting an even more important assessment -- taking stock of your career. Now is the perfect time to review where you are, where you've been, and where you want to go.

Surviving the Office Holiday Party: How NOT to Lose your Job or be the Topic of Conversation Around the Office
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2007, Nov. 26
Summary: This article focuses on five tips that should just about guarantee that you safely navigate the sometimes dangerous waters of the holiday office party.

Converting Your Seasonal Job to a Permanent Position: Tips for Success
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2005, Dec. 5
Summary: If a career in retail is something that interests you, a great way to get a foot in the door is through seasonal employment. If you avoid the pitfalls and focus on showcasing your enthusiasm, accomplishing as much as you can while on the seasonal payroll, you can slowly position yourself for a permanent slot with the company. This article explains.

Mid Year Career Checkup: Are You On Your Game?
By: Dan Puleio
Published: 2004, Aug. 2
Summary: When the year reaches its midpoint, it can seem like only yesterday that you made your New Year's resolutions. Now find yourself repeating the same old habit patterns you promised yourself would not happen again. This article tells how to overcome that pattern.

Holiday Office Gift Giving Do's and Don'ts A Guide to Surviving the Season
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2002, Dec. 2
Summary: This article addresses office gift-giving questions and more, offering some basic rules of etiquette for enjoying (and surviving) office gift giving.

Holiday Office Party Do's and Don'ts
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: 2002, Dec. 2
Summary: Going to the company office holiday party this year? You can take advantage of the office party to have some fun and advance your career or misbehave and cripple your career. This article provides basic rules to survive and thrive at any company-sponsored party.

Do Not Sing the Holidays Blues: A Six-Step Guide to Successful Job-Hunting Between Thanksgiving and New Year
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: n/a
Summary: A six-step guide to staying active in the job market during the holidays.

Making and Keeping Your New Year's Career Resolutions
By: Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Published: n/a
Summary: What are the keys to making and keeping resolutions? Follow the 11 tips in this article to help draft and keep your career resolutions.

New Year Resolutions That Work
By: Liz Sumner
Published: n/a
Summary: Try something different this year. Take some time to think through your plan before jumping into action. This article offers guidelines that can help.

Your Career Action Plan for the New Year
By: Deborah Walker
Published: n/a
Summary: People make New Year's resolutions with the best intentions, but they often fail for lack of a solid action plan. If you've resolved for the new year to move your career forward into a new industry, occupation or level of responsibility, increase your chances of success with this article's three-part action plan focused on results.

Your New Year's Resume Checkup
By: Deborah Walker
Published: n/a
Summary: The five questions in this article will help you focus your resume for even better results in the new year.

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Quintessential Careers Content Index: Annual and Seasonal Career and Job-Search Issues

Our comprehensive Content Index enables you to locate articles, tutorials, quizzes, and worksheets related to annual and seasonal career and job-search issues.

Quintessential Careers Content Index:
Annual and Seasonal Career and Job-Search Issues