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Frigid economy says no holiday for job hunters

6 HINTS FOR THE HOLIDAY JOB HUNTER The start of a new calendar year often marks a new fiscal year for many organizations—and potential job opportunities. Continuing the job hunt through the holidays may be a smart way for candidates to stand out from the fray and get first shot at available openings in the first quarter of the new year. Career specialists’ say: Use the holiday time to research organizations you are most interested in, finalize your resume and network so you are ready to hit the ground running when new jobs post. —Lynne Sarikas, director of the MBA Career Center at Northeastern University’s College of Business Administration in Boston Job candidates… Read More