In this episode, Kevin Cameron tackles the job search journey, particularly focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the end-of-year holiday season. He emphasizes the need for job seekers to maintain a strong level of engagement and actively continue networking, even when things are slowing down. Kevin Cameron highlights that while the process might be slower in November and December, and pick up again in January, candidates should focus on leveraging this unique period. He states that right now it's an opportunity to reframe the search and focus on refining your approach and skills.

Kevin Cameron encourages proactive steps like having your 'elevator pitch' ready and being prepared to talk about your job search strategy, even with friends and family during holiday events. He advises that networking during the holidays can be less pressured, stating, "It seems like a little bit too much, but it's not crazy. And you can notice it in a good time and people that don't want to be that person, okay?".

Key Takeaways

Negotiation is a professional skill you should always try to use, and many people don't negotiate salary, so asking puts you ahead.

The holiday season slows the hiring process but creates unique networking opportunities and less competition, so stay engaged and keep up the momentum.

Use the slower period to improve your elevator pitch, job search strategy, and overall narrative for better positioning in the new year.

Attend holiday events and strategically reconnect with people , making sure to ask how you can help them first before asking for a referral or opportunity. Be aware that hiring slows down, especially after November , and plan for a strong restart in January.

Timestamps

00:00:23 Today we're going to highlight several things that we're going to talk about today.

00:00:46 So, you're considering what to do next with your job search.

00:01:42 Kevin Cameron would encourage you to also share it with somebody else.

00:03:04 So, it's not going to be the fastest thing on earth.

00:03:33 Most people are going through this process when.

00:04:36 I cannot emphasize enough good contacts and good connections.

00:05:32 And that's reconnecting. 00:06:40 That's the one rule that we should emphasize.

00:07:07 Should I take time off for the holidays?

00:07:37 The process will be a little slower.

00:08:08 So, that's what we want to talk about.

00:09:40 So, and this also plays in really well.

00:10:48 Make sure that you understand the terms.

00:11:43 But there's several different things that you can look to.

00:12:47 So, you should always be talking to the next person.

00:13:21 Can you also utilize AI?

00:14:15 So, right now, around the end of November and the end of December.

00:15:08 But that's the next piece.

00:15:37 You need to reconnect to those folks.

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