How To Find Work Before The Christmas Rush

For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year – we finally have time for our nearest and dearest, we savour festive food, drink Gingerbread lattes, not to mention the mountain of presents waiting for us! Reasons why we just can’t get enough of Christmas are countless. However, the last weeks before Christmas can be hectic and full of stress, restless nights, chasing deadlines and fretting whether you can get everything prepared down to the last detail.

We’ve come up with some top tips of how to survive pre-Christmas rush and still squeeze in work!

Forward planning is essential. As Benjamin Franklin once said ‘By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail’. Planning gives us a sense of direction and there are many benefits of forward planning. Think through everything you need to do and identify potential weaknesses. This will allow you to avoid confusion and you’ll save your precious time and energy for your most important projects and goals.

Ask for flexible working hours. Is the pre-Christmas rush making it difficult for you to maintain your work life balance? Ask your boss for some flexibility during these last weeks of the year. Before sending a request for flexible working hours, show your employer that you have thought this through. Present a precise plan of how your new schedule is going to look like and how it will benefit the business as well as your performance and career progression.

Deal with important/difficult tasks first. By dealing with important tasks first you make sure you start working day focused. Everything seems to be important? Then, complete the hardest chores first – by ticking the worst task off your to-do list, you allow yourself to deal with more pleasant assignments. As Mark Twain said, ‘If you eat a frog first thing in the morning that will probably be the worst thing you do all day’.

Embrace technology. Is there any task that can be automated? There are numerous things that can be easily done by technology: customer follow-up, thank you notes, scheduling social media posts in advance or setting up automatic payments for invoices. By incorporating relevant technologies into your everyday life, you will save lots of time and energy that can be used for high-priority things.

Think about the consequences of not completing your tasks on time. Dealing with work-related things is not what you want to do during your break. On the bright side, you can turn this pressure into an incentive that will keep you motivated until Christmas.

Christmas brings joy and brightens gloomy winter days. However, stress related to work often peaks during the last weeks of the year – that’s why it’s so important to plan everything well ahead. We hope that these strategies will get you through Christmas fever so that you can truly get into the festive spirit and enjoy your well-earned and well-deserved holidays.

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Navigating Career Crossroads: Your Guide to a Fulfilling Your Next Career Move!

12 Feb, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, many of us find ourselves at crossroads, contemplating a change in career or seeking new opportunities to ignite our passion.

September Surge – Our Top Tips for Job Seekers

by Shazamme System User • 07 Sept, 2023

Summer is over. September is here. For you lovers of the summer, this can often bring feelings of the blues, but September can represent a time for a fresh start. This time of the year can offer many opportunities for job hunters to find a new job that aligns with their skills, goals, and experience. Check out our top tips on how you can land your dream job this time around (and why you should work with Kelly). 1. Get Clear On Your Goals First and foremost, you must have a clear objective of what you want for your career. Searching for a new job can bring feelings of excitement and motivation but it can also be overwhelming for applicants. Having an idea of what industries, you would like to work in, the timeline in which you would like to find a job, and the companies you’re interested in will reduce those negative feelings but will also give you a sense of direction and focus. 2. Update Your CV The next thing you should look at is improving and updating your CV. Have you demonstrated your most valuable skills? Have you highlighted your most important accomplishments and achievements? Have you included your personal websites, business profiles, and your LinkedIn profile? These are some of the many things to consider when updating your CV. Job applicants should also keep in mind that you should adjust your CV for every job you apply for. You should customize your CV so that it reflects the job you’re applying for. 3. Work with a Recruiter Are you aware of the benefits of working with a recruiter? Recruiters are experts in the hiring industry. They can help save you a significant amount of time during your job search as they know exactly what jobs are available in the market and they can match you with a role that aligns with your experience. Recruitment consultants can help you improve your CV and cover letter as well as make sure you are prepared for interviews. If you would like to read more about the benefits of working with a recruiter, click here . September is an excellent time of the year to find that new opportunity that you have been longing for. By following these tips, you should be on the right course to navigate the job market and find a role that suits you. It’s important to stay positive during your job search as it can sometimes be a lengthy process. But just remember, the right opportunity can take time. If you would like assistance during your job search, please do not hesitate to reach out and email us at info@kellyservices. co.uk. Or click here to search our latest vacancies and apply today!

Change. How to turn your fear into fuel for a rocket move and wake up in a different reality.

28 Aug, 2023

Rephrasing the famous song, “Love is in the air”, let’s talk about change is in the air – and everywhere. We grow. We change. Look at your childhood photos. Watch your kid, your nephew, your niece. The change is there, and it’s incredible. Nature is constantly changing. We wait for summer as the time to enjoy outdoor activities and gardening, for a quick visit to the beach, or simply take time to relax and spend time with family, friends and loved ones. We wait for winter (even if we never see snow falling) to decorate the house for the holidays, pack presents for the people we love and unpack our own. The colour of the leaves changes, the weather shifts, and flowers blossom in their time – the landscape is constantly transforming. The world around us is changing. We travel to other countries and learn new things, cultures and languages. We take on new hobbies. We get new skills. After a couple of minor kitchen accidents (sometimes), we can cook delicious dishes and get compliments from family and friends. We transform our bodies at the gym or simply by creating the habit of walking every day. We meet new people, we sometimes fall in love, we build families, we have kids. And if you step back for a second, you realise you might have met your other half by pure accident. But you took a leap of faith into the unknown. We embrace many types of unknown change, except for the one that can change how we live five days a week – to change jobs. “I am too old/too young to change”, “I’m used to this environment; It’s my comfort zone”, “Well, I don’t get any promotion, and what I do doesn’t change the world, but it’s stable”, “I am afraid to ask for more interesting projects. What if my manager fires me?”. We often don’t want to change because that step requires a vision, courage, external support, and a leap of faith into the unknown. Scary? Yes. But also promising. A step into the unknown? Yes. But it can open a new door. Do your inner values marry what you do? Yes, it is essential. There is nothing terrible about staying in your comfort zone. At some stage of your career, staying put can be an excellent decision. But if you feel that you need a change – talk to Kelly. We don’t mind going the extra mile and support your wish to embrace the change. The one which will give meaning to what you do, feel proud, motivated and fulfilled. Ready for changing? We’ll make sure your talent can truly shine.