A Frustrating Time of Year: Job/Career Headline for December 26, 2014

This is often a really frustrating time of year for those in search of a new job. Unless a potential hiring company is desperate to fill a particular open position, the many delays caused by people trying to use up the last days of their vacation allotments for the calendar year, the hustle and bustle of preparing for holiday decorations and events, kids being off school and requiring alternate childcare arrangements, increases in sicknesses due to so many people flocking into crowded shopping malls, and a myriad of other reasons, can make your highest priorities their lowest priorities. I know a guy looking for an IT job right now who is experiencing this phenomenon. I've been there myself, and there's a good chance you have been, too. Fortunately, the dedicated media 'experts' sacrifice personal accommodations to continue cranking out advice pieces because they care so deeply about you and me.

Here is a list of current engineering jobs listed on RF Cafe.

Here is a running list of job hunting and career advice from 2014.

Here are a few more useful articles:

• Things Hiring Managers Want from Job Seekers, Arnie Fertig
• Reasons You'll Never Get a Raise, Catherine Conlan
• Dealing with Difficult People at Work, Judith Orloff
• Should College Students and Entry-Level Pros Be on LinkedIn?, by YouTern
• U.S. News Twitter Chat: Your Next Job, Laura McMullen
• Phrases You Should Never Put on Your Resume, Hannah Hamilton

Posted  December 26, 2014