5 Tips for Job Positioning During the Holidays
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Clients seeking permanent jobs at this time are concerned that employers won’t take them seriously and are only interested in placing them for more immediate needs. In retail, that may be true. This is the year’s busiest season and more temporary help is needed. The National Retail Federation says up to 500,000 folks may be added. But even those companies accepting temporary helpers may consider keeping you on permanently.
Don’t forget these tried and true basics to get you visible and ositioned well for any prospective long-term job:
1. Don’t forget your basic 3 P’s: punctual, pleasant and productive. But be wary of coming off too eager. It could make you look uncomfortable and a little desperate. You’ll stick out, but not in the way you’d like to appear.
2. You want to act professional, yet not overstep your role. Previous expertise may give you great ideas to offer, but work up to suggesting any and always ask if they want to try your ideas before making any changes. (While not looking for permanent work, my husband and I volunteer annually at our church this time of year to see that foster children get Christmas gifts. I found myself overly eager to suggest new and improved processes and quickly learned I was more needed in a selfless service mode, rather than a leadership role). (more…)















