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Fourth Quarter Blues


Welcome to the fourth quarter. (Started October- I'm a little behind.) Unfortunately, this is the hardest time of year to get a job. Unless there is a dire need, companies will wait until after the new year to hire. Generally, they don't want to make decisions this time of year. There is always seasonal holiday work but these opportunities become more scarce with each passing day. These positions are mostly entry level with so-so pay. On the plus side, they can lead to a permanent job for some. So...  

Keep applying anyway. It is had to know who has a dire need. Stay focused and keep moving forward. Just don't get too discouraged if nothing much happens. It's normal for this time of year. If you have a high demand skill, the fourth quarter blues have less effect. Recently, I had a customer (highly experienced paramedic) I helped  post a resume on ziprecruiter.com. He got a call the next day and a job offer the the day after that. They had the pressing need (safety officer / onsite first responder) and he had the skill. This is seasonal work but he has a good chance of going full time. It was one of the fastest job offers I've ever seen! We will see what happens.

Learn new skills, keep plugging away and enjoy this time of year as best you can.     

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