Here are 10 completely fantastic ideas for your favorite job seeker:
- Get them a gas gift card–so they can make it to all their job interviews.
- Spring for a salon certificate–for a manicure, haircut, or even a massage (job searching is stressful).
- Spiff them up for their next interview with a new tie or a new leather portfolio.
- Introduce them to a contact of yours who might be helpful to them in their search.
- Role-play top interview questions with them so they feel comfortable going into their interviews.
- Help them set up a job shadowing experience with someone you know.
- Give them the LinkedIn Profile Tutorial to maximize their social media presence.
- Give them the Extreme Resume Makeover Kit to generate lots of interviews in the new year.
- Get them a podcast for something you know they’re doing soon–a phone interview, a panel interview, a behavioral event interview, or salary negotiations.
- Buy them a session with a career coach. (If they’re struggling, this could be the best gift they’ve ever received.)