In what has become an annual holiday tradition, I'm thrilled to announce, again this year, special offers for job seekers who need career, job search and resume assistance during this very difficult holiday season.
Take advantage of these special limited-time offers graciously donated by top job sites and career experts to get your job search started or back on track.
We have already given away: LinkedIn Premium Membership - Set of Susan Whitcomb's books - Susan Ireland's book - thanks to all!
If you'd like to contribute...
Career coaches, resume writers, authors, and other job search experts - let me know if you have an offer to add to the list. Thank you!
(Totally) Free Offers
Jessica Miller-Merrell
Jessica Miller-Merrell host of the weekly job search webshow and Blogging4Jobs job search blog is offering a free personal branding consultation and 20% off of all resume writing and personal branding services through 2/28/10. Just mention the Special Holiday Offer to receive your discount.
Joe Lavelle
Joe would like to offer an autographed copy of his book Act As If It Were Impossible to Fail and a copy of Keith Ferrazzi’s book Who’s Got Your Back to the person that enters to first comment to this post indicating what kind of help they think they need finding a job. Hw will pay for the shipping as well.
Eidolon Career Solutions
Eidolon Career Solutions teaches motivated alternative and eccentric people how to make money and enjoy more freedom with a career that fits their unique lifestyle. Services include, but aren’t limited to career coaching, resume assessment, personal branding, job search strategies, and business coaching.
Special Offer: The first five people to email ebony@eidoloncareersolutions.com with their name with their name and address will receive a free copy of her one-hour teleseminar cd: Reise, Reise Each Does It In Their Own Way: How To Achieve Your Career Goals Based On Your Unique Style.
Daisy Wright
Daisy Wright, career coach, author, and speaker, is offering a free copy of her book, No Canadian Experience, eh? for to the first 2 job seekers who are new to, or planning to move to Canada, and who email me their name and address.
Kay Stout, Career Coach
Kay Stout, author of the Another Point of View blog and Blog Talk Radio host, who has helped hundreds find their way out of job loss, is offering five people free real-life answers to job-searching questions.
Special Offer: Email Kay and mention the Special Holiday Offer for Job Seekers. Expires 2/31/09.
The Career Key
The Career Key, the #1 Internet source for helping people choose careers, is offering a free, scientifically valid career test to the first five job seekers who contact them: The Career Key or The Self-Employment Key and an eBook of the person's choice from their eBookstore: http://www.careerkey.org/asp/ebookstore/ebook_home.html.
Special Offer: Email julietjones@careerkey.biz and mention the Special Holiday Offer for Job Seekers. Expires 12/31/09.
Internet Your Way to a New Job - How to Really Find a Job Online
My book will provide you with everything you need to know on how to build your career and find a new job. I'm offering a free copy to the first 5 job seekers who email me their name and address.
LinkedIn for Job Seekers
Free LinkedIn for Job Seekers DVD for the first job seeker to email Jason Alba. Be sure to mention Special Holiday Offer for job seekers in your message. Expires 12/31/09.
Discounted Products and Services
Amazing Resumes & Coaching Services
Amazing Resumes & Coaching Services provides career management services to individuals and businesses that are looking for a competitive edge. Our services include resume writing, career coaching, and outplacement functions.
Special Offer: Email debbie@amazingresumesmd.com and mention the Special Holiday Offer to receive a free, one-hour teleseminar - Finding a Job in a Jobless Economy ($30 value) - together with the purchase of a professional resume. Expires: 12/31/09
Career Consulting Services
Career Consulting Services helps you identify and reach your meaningful career. Their comprehensive services include assistance with job search, career transition, encore career, and career exploration.
Special Offer: 20% off the first career counseling session. Please contact careerconsult@mindspring.com and mention the Special Holiday Offer for Job Seekers. Expires
12/31/09.
Eidolon Career Solutions
Eidolon Career Solutions teaches motivated alternative and eccentric people how to make money and enjoy more freedom with a career that fits their unique lifestyle. Services include, but aren’t limited to career coaching, resume assessment, personal branding, job search strategies, and business coaching.
Special Offer: 30% off your federal or private sector verbal Resume Assessment. Please contact ebony@eidoloncareersolutions.com and mention the special holiday gift. Expires 12/31/09.
Happy About Career, Social Networking, and Twitter Books
Publisher Happy About has a special 25% discount on all career, social networking and Twitter books. Jump start your job search and find out about using Facebook, Linkedin, and the Internet to job search, learn how to network effectively, and how Twitter can help boost your career and job search.
Special Offer: Use coupon code add12 to save 25% when ordering. Expires 12/31/09.
Internet Your Way to a New Job - How to Really Find a Job Online
My book will provide you with everything you need to know on how to build your career and find a new job. I'm offering a free excerpt and a 25% discount to everyone who purchases a copy of the book or e-Book.
Special Offer: Order online and use discount code add12
JobSerf.com
JobSerf finds and applies to jobs for you, so if time is of the essence and you need to expedite your job search, JobSerf.com can assist.
Special Offer: 50% more help (40 hours of help for the price of 20 the first week). Mention Internet
Your Way to a New Job in the Comments section of the site to get the discount. Expires 12/31/09.
Job Search Debugged
Free copy of Networking Debugged ($10 value) when you purchased Job Search Debugged from job search expert and author, Rita Ashley.
Special Offer: Order Online. Expires 12/31/09.
ResumeEdge.com
ResumeEdge.com, a leading resume writing service’s company, is offering $10 off resume writing services.
Special Offer: Please use coupon code ad10 to receive $10 off any resume writing service valued at $150 or more. Expires 12/31/2009.
Resume Pros for Less
Resume Pros for Less specializes in high-quality, professional resumes and cover letters for both private industry and government sectors that get you exceptional results.
Special Offer: Free cover letter with the purchase of any resume writing service or 10% off any resume package. Contact: resume_pros@yahoo.com. Expires 12/31/09.
WetFeet.com
Save 25% on all WetFeet Insider Guides.
Special Offer: Visit shop.wetfeet.com, and use the promo code HOLIDAY. Expires 01/06/10.
Donated Offers That Have Been Given Away
LinkedIn Premium Membership
LinkedIn, the site for professional networking, is giving away one upgrade to a premium membership. (DONATED - THANK YOU)
Susan Whitcomb
Susan has generously donated a set of three of her books - Job Search Magic, Interview Magic, and Resume Magic. (DONATED - THANK YOU)
Susan Ireland
Susan Ireland, resume expert and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume and Ready-Made Resumes Software, is offering a free copy of The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume to the first job seeker who emails me their name and address. (DONATED - THANK YOU)
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