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Just because it’s the Thanksgiving season doesn’t mean you should sit at the table simply waiting for the bird. Sure, many hiring managers and HR staff will be taking a few days off at this time of year, but that doesn’t mean you should let up on your job search.

Perhaps the best advantage to looking for long-term full-time employment at this time is that you likely won’t be competing with quite so many applicants as at other times of the year. Take the opportunity to run some job searching reconnaisance while others are still at home recovering from having gorged themselves. While you may not be able to get in contact with many employers, you can do a lot of homework for the jobs you may interview for while you have some time to relax.

If a full-time position seems unlikely, never be afraid to look for seasonal work. It’s a good way to stay in the market until you can find a more permanent position, and if you play your cards right, there is always potential to turn the seasonal position into a long-term one. Those jobs aren’t just for teenagers and seniors. Considering that those demographics are less likely to seek further employment anyway, you have an excellent opportunity to stand out in the eyes of your employer.

This Thanksgiving, don’t just stuff yourself to the point of napping. Use this time away from stress to gather your job searching senses and recharge for when those staffers are back from their holiday. The fact that you haven’t been slacking will show, and you can go through the holiday season feeling secure about your career.