A recent Monster.com poll found that 70 percent of respondents said they are more likely to look for a new job when they get back from a vacation. But if you’re interested in pursuing new opportunities, there’s no reason to wait until you get back to work. Instead, consider starting your job search during your time off. You’re out of the office and have plenty free time to devote to the search. You’re also more relaxed, and the change in scenery can help adjust your perspective on work.
Here are five things to do on your vacation to jump-start your job search.
Make a plan. “While you’re on vacation, it’s a great time to take a little time away from distraction to think seriously and objectively about how you’re going to begin your next career move,” says Ellis Chase, a career management consultant and author of “In Search of the Fun-Forever Job: Career Strategies That Work.” “Write down all your options, with pros and cons of each. See what patterns emerge.”
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Here are five things to do on your vacation to jump-start your job search.
Make a plan. “While you’re on vacation, it’s a great time to take a little time away from distraction to think seriously and objectively about how you’re going to begin your next career move,” says Ellis Chase, a career management consultant and author of “In Search of the Fun-Forever Job: Career Strategies That Work.” “Write down all your options, with pros and cons of each. See what patterns emerge.”
Click here to read the rest of the article on Monster Working
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