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As the days become colder and talk of the big Turkey Day increases you know the holidays are right around the corner. If you are job hunting during this period of the year you know that many companies are not hiring. However it is not all bad news, because many companies that fiscal year matches the calendar year spend November and December finalizing their updated business plans and budgets for the new year.

So during this time one strategy that could work for you is instead of talking directly to the human resources department do some research into the company and find out who could be an advocate for you. Who would have an easier time at work if you were hired? If you find this person you could send them a letter or even call them up and introduce yourself. Explain that you would like to apply for a position with their company, and stress that you would be a benefit to this contact.

As Dale Carnegie has said in his classic book “How to Win Friends & Influence People” you want to convince others that your best interest is actually in their best interest as well.

Another way of networking for jobs is to go out and meet people! During the holidays there are so many network opportunities. Take for instance the video here of Santa’s Surprise Spectacular event at the Porter County Museum. This event was a local free event for families to have a Christmas tree lighting and to welcome Santa Claus. At these types of events everyone is friendly and open to talking and sharing with each other, a far cry from sitting across someone’s office desk.

Lastly if you need some immediate cash many of the retail chains are still hiring part time help for their busy holiday season, even in these uncertain economic times.