Episode 16: Holiday Job Search Survival Guide: What to Do Now to Land a Job in 2024

In a time filled with holiday cheer, job seekers often face a lingering question that threatens to dampen their spirits: Is it worth starting or continuing a job search during this time? 

In this episode, ReImagining Ambition host Jenn Walker Wall shares her tips for using this slower time of year to make progress that can set you up for success in the year to come. Tune in to hear how job seekers and other mission driven professionals can leverage this time of year to their advantage.

In this episode, you will learn to:

• Maximize your job search productivity during the holidays
• Expand your network and boost your job search connections easily
• Initiate the search for support and guidance in your search
• Use job postings for reflection, preparation, and strategy

Key moments of this episode include:

00:00:00 - Is it true that people stop getting hired during the holidays?

00:01:42 - The question you should be asking instead

00:04:09 - Reconnecting with references and expanding your network

00:06:19 - Making updates to your resume and LinkedIn profile

00:09:30 - Asking for support and building a support system

00:15:30 - Taking Time for Yourself