About Today: How to Get a Job During the Holidays

Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley The last time the economy did a whoopsie, I got laid off right before the holidays. This was awesome in a number of ways, obviously. In addition to the usual worries about my future and what to do next, I got to look forward to explaining to my relatives - in a festive holiday setting! - that I was not, in fact, employed.   In the Spotlight How to Look for a Job During the Holidays Fortunately, it never came to that. By the time I was hoisting egg nog with my aunties, I had a new job.              More Topics Stocking Stuffers for On-the-Go Kids Family Fitness Find an Apartment With Zero Stress Apartment Living / Rental Movie Review: 'Yes Man' Hollywood Movies Goodbye Good Samaritans in CA First Aid Golden Bull Awards for 2008 Grammar & Composition Christmas Music for Kids Children's Music Keep Your Eyes Healthy While You Travel Vision Network Your Way to a New Job Just about every job I've ever gotten has been at least in part because of networking. After all, we're social animals, even when sitting in cubes. It makes sense, then, that the holiday season, with its glut of parties and social events, would be a good time to look for work.   Write a Resume That Works Every time I see someone else's resume, I want to change mine. (Has anyone done any studies on the contagiousness of fonts?) Whether you're looking for work right now or not, these sample resumes are worth a gander.     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Today Ads Free Resume Samples Model Resume Job Cover Letters Example of Resume Best Resume Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.