Cover Letter Checklist, Viral Gen Z "Out of Office" Trend, Goodbye to Boring Parties - Dec 3, 2024

Hey, work wiz! December is here, and you know what that means: endless email threads about Secret Santa and another round of awkward small talk at the annual office party. But don’t let the holiday humdrum hold you back! We’ve got tips to keep your career momentum going strong through to the new NY.

On the agenda: 

🥂 Alternative Party Ideas: Say goodbye to boring Christmas work parties.

❌ Viral "Out of Office" Trend: This innocent work fun has rattled a few cages.

📝 Cover Letter Checklist: This week’s gift to you.

SPOTLIGHT 

Say Goodbye to Boring Parties: 25 Alternative Party Ideas

Tired of the same old festivities? 🥱 Well, perhaps it’s time to mix things up a little and consider a more alternative and innovative Christmas party idea that will excite and leave a lasting impression…

With the most wonderful time of the year fast approaching, you may have been tasked with the not-so-wonderful mission of planning or helping with the annual work Christmas party.

Indeed, no matter how big or small your company is, organizing an event that meets everyone’s expectations can be a tricky task. You don’t want to let the team down after all.

Before you can dive into the logistics and begin planning, you first need to decide what the actual party theme is going to be. And if a black-tie ball or a fancy dinner party doesn’t sound as appealing for the umpteenth consecutive year, maybe it’s time to switch it up a bit!

Luckily, we’ve got you covered here if you’re short on ideas. We’ve compiled some crowd-pleasing alternative Christmas party ideas that will make your work bash a hit for 2024.

👇 Explore these alternative Christmas party ideas for your team.

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NEWS THAT MATTERS

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Bias in the recruitment system is still preventing STEM professionals on a career break from returning to employment, according to a new survey by STEM Returners. [Envirotec]

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🔶 Forget Job Stability — This New Year, Let Go To Grow Your Career

Career dreams often get buried under the weight of practical concerns — paychecks, job security, or simply sticking to the path we’ve been on for years. Yet, this is exactly the wrong moment to hold back. [Forbes]

CAREER ADVICE

How to Answer “Sell Me this Pen” (Practical Tips & Examples)

More often than not, when we’re in the middle of an interview, questions come up to test how we would react to hypothetical situations. Some are quite common, while others are more challenging to answer.

These questions are meant to show the interviewer what type of person you are. To add to that list, we have the infamous question “Sell me this pen”.

We will walk you through some steps that will help you tackle this question head on.

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WEEKLY GIFT

Cover Letter Checklist

Are you sending the most effective cover letter? 😏

Writing a cover letter can be a tedious task. But fret not, because we’ve got your back. On this fine December Tuesday, we’re giving you our Cover Letter Checklist to help you assess and improve the effectiveness of your own letter — and, ultimately, make employers take notice. It’s on the house just by the way.

BREAKROOM

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