Do you have Thanksgiving travel plans? When you're traveling while you're in the midst of a job search, it's important to be able to not miss out on emails or phone calls from prospective employers. Hiring doesn't stop, just because of the holidays, and staying connected could give you an advantage over other candidates who don't check messages until they get home from a trip.
You won't want to miss out on a job opportunity or a conversation with a connection who can help your job search, because you're not at home or out of touch. As long as you have the right job search travel tools with you, you won't have any problems accessing voicemail, email, or the Internet.
For me, my IPhone, besides being one of the best toys I've ever had, quickly has become an essential tool I can't do without. If you have one, or another smartphone, get your phone set before you go. Download job search iPhone apps that search for jobs by keyword and location, apply for jobs, email job listings, keep track of your contacts, and even create a resume.
You don't need to spend all your time job searching, but if you spend a little while keeping your job search going, you'll be ahead of the game, instead of playing catch-up when you get home.
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