One of the most common job-hunting mistakes people make is putting the search on hold from Thanksgiving to New Year's. It might seem like entire offices are hibernating, but the truth is, they're at holiday parties. Join them there.
The holiday season, with all its socializing and merry-making, is prime time for networking. Since managers tend to hire people they--and their colleagues--know, networking should play a major role in any job seeker's process.
Start by doing your homework about each event. What type of people are attending--are they likely the type of people you want to meet? If it's for a trade association or professional group, ask the organizer to forward you the list of people who are attending, says Lynne Waymon, co-author of Making Contacts Count. Peruse it to see if anyone's name stands out.
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