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Now that we are past Thanksgiving and Christmas is only a short time away – and then we are in the rush of a New Year. What is the status of your job transition? Is it humming down the road - active, or is it still in the garage - passive? Take a second to reflect, and consider my points below - 1. Get Started Now: As the saying go – no time like the present – even if it is December! If you are currently employed – great! Most often, it is the best time to start looking. Many companies and recruiters will hire people who are “fresh” over someone with comparable skills and background, but who is currently unemployed. Fortunately, in today’s down-market, this is a brutal truth is not the stigma it once was. Whatever your situation, if you are making a change, now more than ever is the time to --- 2. Gather Your Resources: The “mission clock” is started! It is only a matter of time before you get the position you want. But you have to identify and pull together your assets are in terms of packaging professional skills, job achievements and industry knowledge. Triangulate with friends, colleagues and others who know you well in both personal and professional arenas. As another old saying goes – “Know Yourself.” While this self-awareness may take focus, effort and a bit of time, it is well worth it. You will be able to present and sell yourself in those interviews, when details count. So the next big step is to --- 3. Build a Job Search Campaign: As you can see from my website, there are 5 components to a successful job [...]