Summary:

– Resume writing plummets 82% on Thanksgiving .

– Weekdays, especially Tuesdays, see peak activity.

– Few job seekers include measurable results on resumes.

Chances are good that you’ll spend time on Thanksgiving eating turkey, watching football or hanging holiday decorations. Carving out time to write a resume is highly unlikely.

New research from MyPerfectResume shows resume activity drops 82% on Thanksgiving Day compared to a typical Thursday.

The company’s Resume Rhythm Indicator (RRI) reveals Americans treat resume writing as a weekday task — something done at work, not on weekends. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the peak days, according to the data.

“Holidays are the ultimate ‘off switch’ for resume writing, and no holiday hits harder than Thanksgiving,” Jas

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