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Empower Your Job Search & Network During the Holidays

Leverage the holiday season for a strategic advantage in your job search, transforming perceived downtime into a powerful launchpad for your career in the new year. Discover how to network!

Created byLori Ann Jazvac
BeginnerUpdated Nov 22, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleLeverage holidays for job search advantage.
  • check_circleMaster strategic networking techniques.
  • check_circleOptimize LinkedIn for seasonal outreach.
  • check_circleUnderstand employer holiday hiring motives.
  • check_circlePrepare for January's hiring surge.
  • check_circleMaintain a proactive, positive job search.

About This Course

Step into "Empower Your Job Search & Networking During the Holidays" and transform how you approach career growth during this unique time of year. Many believe the job market quiets down for the holidays, but this course debunks that myth, revealing why the season is a powerful, often overlooked, advantage for job seekers.

Led by an expert, you'll learn to leverage relaxed hiring environments, utilize less competition, and strategically prepare for the new year's hiring surge. Discover how to shift your mindset from anxiety to opportunity, ensuring continuous momentum in your career journey.

Throughout this course, you will learn to:

  • Understand why the holidays are a strategic advantage for job seekers, including reduced competition and year-end hiring motivations.
  • Master emotional resilience by preparing confident responses to job-related questions and maintaining a positive professional demeanor.
  • Differentiate yourself through gratitude messages, offering proactive help, and positioning yourself as "January-ready" for employers.
  • Target industry-specific opportunities in sectors like retail, accounting, logistics, HR, and IT, which thrive during the holidays.
  • Re-engage and expand your professional network through subtle holiday outreach, including virtual chats and personalized greeting cards.
  • Craft effective LinkedIn messages for recruiters and hiring managers, focusing on value propositions and future opportunities.
  • Optimize your job search tools by conducting strategic research, updating your resume and LinkedIn profile, and utilizing holiday-themed career activities.
  • Leverage social media effectively, share year-end gratitude, and reflect on career growth to build a strong professional presence.
  • Prepare for January's hiring surge by creating a targeted company list and practicing interview techniques.
  • Reflect on past achievements, set realistic goals, and proactively plan for a successful new year.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with actionable strategies to navigate and thrive in your job search and networking efforts during the holiday season, setting the stage for a powerfully successful new year!

Course Content

7 activities • 33 videos • duration: 1h

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Welcome, Mindset & Holiday Reality in Job Searching5 videos • 7 min
  • videocamCourse Purpose and Learning Outcomes
    Duration 1:12
  • videocamMyth vs. Reality of Holiday Hiring
    Duration 0:46
  • videocamWhy December is a Hidden Goldmine for Job Seekers
    Duration 2:17
  • videocamCultivating a Holiday Job Search Mindset
    Duration 1:27
  • videocamOvercoming Common Emotional Barriers
    Duration 1:34
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Understanding Employer Behavior During the Holidays5 videos • 8 min
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Effective Employer Outreach Strategies5 videos • 7 min
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Strategic Holiday Networking6 videos • 11 min
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Optimize Your Job Search Strategy for the Holidays7 videos • 14 min
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Fun Holiday Career Development Activities2 videos • 3 min
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Reflection, Celebration & New Year Planning3 videos • 6 min

Your Instructor

Lori Ann Jazvac

Think creatively and visualize a new career horizon!

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Lori A. Jazvac is an award-winning Master Resume Writer, Certified Career Transition Coach and Facilitator/Instructor, Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Author, and Certified Spiritual Life Coach. She holds 25 accredited career-related designations and has received more than 70 awards recognizing excellence in career training, development, and service delivery, including the Diamond Award for Best Career Training/Development and the Platinum Award for Best Employment Agency in Readers’ Choice recognitions. Lori is an active member and contributor within leading career development organizations, such as Career Professionals of Canada (CPC), Career Directors International (CDI), and Career Thought Leaders Consortium (CTL). She has served in roles including Senior Content Contributor, Events Team Lead, and Engagement Coordinator, and has participated in committees and media initiatives focused on career development and entrepreneurship. In 2013, she founded a virtual career services firm to support job seekers globally with personalized career coaching, branding, and professional writing services. Her earlier career in business administration and customer service across multiple industries shaped her practical understanding of labour market challenges faced by both job seekers and employers. She is also a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner/Coach (NLPC), incorporating a holistic approach to help clients build confidence and navigate career transitions effectively. Outside of work, Lori enjoys continuous learning, the arts, dance, yoga, fitness, and nature walks in the Halton community. Her professional motto is: “Think creatively and embrace a new career horizon.” She is the author of several career resources, including: The Secrets to Unlocking Your Soul Career Yes, You Can Heal Your Career Journey! A-B-C-D Strategy – Complete Job Search Course and Kit Complete LinkedIn Success Course and Kit Website: www.creativeresumestrategist.com Blog: www.creativeresumestrategist.com/blog

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