Workplace

Contrary to popular wisdom, the job market doesn’t slow down after Thanksgiving, said Perri Capell in The Wall Street Journal. “In fact, it’s possible more offers are made during the holiday season.” For one, managers often want to use every last dime of their annual budget, says executive-career coach Rich Gee. “Most executives also know their coming-year budgets and may want to get a head start on filling newly requisitioned openings.” And because other candidates mistakenly don’t bother to search for jobs this time of year, your chances are that much better.

Holiday merrymaking is also prime time for networking, said Tara Weiss

in Forbes.com. “But don’t go blindly to every holiday party you’re invited

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to.” Find out more about the event, including the names of the hosts and board members. Get to the party early to improve your chances for chatting up “key attendees.” If you went to the party last year, try to remember the names of people you met. “Remembering someone’s name goes a long way.” Whatever you do, don’t start a conversation by saying you’re unemployed. “And certainly don’t say that you’re at the party to find

a new job.”