Sometimes the holidays and job searching can leave you feeling down.

So don't forget that...

YOU are awesome.

YOU can do anything you set your mind to.

YOU are stronger than you think.

YOU have something to offer that NO one else does.

YOU alone have the power to make a better tomorrow.

YOU can do this!

Still feeling those holiday or job search blues?

Check out how to handle them in [this post] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/6eae03cd-0538-5937-9559-5a9fcc363c75).

-Do you ever feel down this time of year?

-How is your job search going?

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The holidays are coming and I am a little down on myself lately, no job and all, but I have my family. They remind me that having hope and believing in myself is the most important thing to do, no matter how tough the holidays can be. So cheer up people, it's the season to be awesome!!! We can get through this.

Reviews help us decide if we want to buy products right? Well, they are the same things an employer is looking for to decide if they want to hire YOU! It turns out word of mouth is powerful!! A praise can help you get hired. A resume only says so much about you, but a praise now that’s something that will excite them! Praise takes your profile and personalizes who you are as a job seeker. It tells the potential employer more than mere words on a page, but actually shows them who you are from those that know you best. Find out more about praises and how to make them a part of your profile [here] (thttps://support.jobcase.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002269786-What-are-praises-and-how-can-I-get-them-).

Someone asked you to praise them, but why?! Well, they want you to give them a shout out! Take a look at how a praise helps YOU and your fellow Jobcaser’s profile standout from the crowd in the quick clip below. Want to praise or be praised? [Find out more] (https://support.jobcase.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002269786-What-are-praises-and-how-can-I-get-them-). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJgp3P0zL_w

Remember back in the day when hard copy letters of recommendation were used? These valuable endorsements were private and only shared upon request. Today, recommendations (or known as “praise” here on Jobcase) provides public proof of your skills, abilities, or even who you are as a person! It helps you be taken as a serious candidate. So, make sure to request a praise from someone who can help build on your career and advance you professionally. Have you asked for praise yet? We think it’s time you did! [Find out how] (https://support.jobcase.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002269786-What-are-praises-and-how-can-I-get-them-).

Did you know that praise here on Jobcase can help you land a job and stand out from the crowd? It’s true! Those shout outs will help tell an employer how wonderful you are, and the best part is, the more great praises you have, the more amazing you look! You can ask your friends, family members, past employers/co-workers, or even your mailman to praise you. The sky is the limit. It’s also super EASY and fast! You can ask for praise on Facebook, Twitter, email, or even right here on Jobcase with the click of a button. Know someone that is amazing here on Jobcase? Praise them to give them the ultimate shout out! Check out more about [how praises work here] (https://support.jobcase.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002269786-What-are-praises-and-how-can-I-get-them-). Soon you will have those praises up and proudly displayed on your profile before you know it!

Take this info with you into job interviews, because after all, companies look at not only what you do, but WHO you are. MANY of these can be used during your job search process and even when you land the job (because I know you want to keep it)!

Here are some examples of how to be awesome.

How many do YOU already do?

-Being optimistic and having a positive outlook -Reaching for, finding, and living your passions and dreams -Facing your fears and overcoming them with confidence -Leading by examples of honesty, integrity, and thoughtfulness -Helping others and giving back to your community, however you can -Treating others as they deserve to be treated: with kindness and respect, unless they are not deserving -Continue growing, learning, evolving, and participating in the world, helping to make a difference -Having the courage to stand up for yourself and others -Being able to raise your voice when no one’s listening -Being of high character and having moral values -Bringing out your inner creativity and showing it to the world

AND now the not so awesome, you want to AVOID!

-Being narcissistic and selfish, thinking only of yourself and your own needs -Treating others badly because of your own situation -Feeling sorry for yourself, taking your aggressions out on others, and being a Debbie downer -Being greedy, selfish, corrupt, dishonest, unfaithful, asinine, or any other type of monster -Being pessimistic and overly negative

When you compare the list there are so many more ways to be awesome than not, so no excuses ; )

What are some of the reasons that YOU are awesome?