A common misconception says that because it’s the holidays, no one will pay attention to your résumé. In fact, even during times of high unemployment, when things slow down at the office there’s a golden opportunity for hiring to finally move to the front burner.

Preview: In a survey conducted with 806 hiring managers and recruiters, 44 percent agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that when the economic situation gets better, companies will face major employee turnovers. As an example of how hard it may be to keep top talent, Mark Anderson, president and chief economist for ExecuNet, said that 90 percent of executives will now take calls from executive recruiters, a sign that more of them are now considering other options.

Comedian George Carlin famously spoke about the “seven words you can never say on television,” but the following seven seemingly innocuous words/phrases might be even worse. To say them is almost like dousing your goals, hopes and dreams with sulfuric acid.

This article is by Monster contributing writer, Roberta Matuson. It lists the top 10 reasons for employee turnover. Be sure to check it out and leave a comment below.

Yahoo contributing writer, Terence Loose , had a great post this week as to which degrees employers are looking for as the job market begins to recover. Read the article after the jump.

How to keep and motivate your best employees. This article from Monster.com originally posted by Donna Fenn demonstrates unique ideas that small business owners can implement in order to keep their employees from jumping ship as the economy begins to improve.

Have you taken the time and trouble to imagine what your interviewers' needs are, and the specific business problems their companies need you to solve? If you haven't done so in-depth, it's time to start.

Preview: Despite the healing economy, employers are often slow to post openings and make hiring decisions. It's a frustrating situation that can cause eager job candidates to act in counterproductive ways, scotching promising opportunities. Here's our list of 10 real-life job-search misfires we hope will serve as cautionary tales for job-hunters. Don't replicate these counterproductive deeds.

With the demand for technical talent these days I wonder why, after completing many rounds of interviews and deciding to hire a candidate, it takes more than three days to come out with an offer. Why wait? You lose momentum from the last interview with every minute that goes by. Take advantage of the moment and make the offer you intend to make within 24 hours of the candidate’s final interview. Otherwise you run the risk of stunting the momentum you’ve worked so hard to create and souring the experience for the job seeker.