Hellooo {{First Name| there}},
You know how festive weeks go. Recruitment teams are on leave, inboxes go quiet, and hiring slows down.
Most job seekers pause with them. The smart ones use the lull. 😅
Here’s how to make the most of it. 👇
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🪔 5 Ways to Use the Diwali Lull for Your Job Search
💌 Send the greeting first, with no pitch
Diwali is one of the few times you can message old managers, colleagues, and alumni with zero agenda. A warm “Happy Diwali” opens the door without any pressure.
✉️ Follow up a couple of days later
Send one short line with the role or city you’re targeting and a link to your profile or portfolio. Skip the heavy PDF attachments.
🤝 Let referrals do the heavy lifting
Indian companies lean heavily on referrals over cold job boards. Use the festive mood to reconnect with people who can flag your profile internally.
🗂️ Fix your foundation while it’s quiet
Build a proof-of-work folder with your reports, metrics, and case studies. Update your LinkedIn headline and skills with the keywords recruiters actually search. Then map three job titles your target role might be listed under, and tailor a resume for each.
📅 Research your January pipeline
Many companies quietly plan Q1 headcount during the festive season. Use the lull to shortlist target companies and prep your interview answers before the rush starts.
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📊 Job alerts from TSOW
🏢 Name of the Company: HR+
🎩 Job title: HR Executive
🌍 Location: Delhi
📝 Brief description of the role: HR Generalist tasks and Recruitment, knowledge of Keka
🏢 Name of the Company: ThunderClap
🎩 Job title: Talent Partner
🌍 Location: Remote
📝 Brief description of the role: TA non-tech, preferred specialization in creative and/or GTM hiring
🏢 Name of the Company: Ajackus
🎩 Job title: HR Executive
🌍 Location: Mumbai
📝 Brief description of the role: HR Generalist tasks and TA
🔥 November is filling up fast. And so are the TSOW Meetup seats.
The rooms are getting bigger, the conversations are getting better, and your city is on the list. Don't sit this one out.
November 29 🗓️
📍 Jaipur
Seats fill up fast. Don't be the one who missed it. 👆
You know hiring slows down in festive weeks.
Use that to your advantage while everyone else waits. 🎯
See you again soon 🐾
— The TSOW Team
