Good morning! I hope everyone’s recovering nicely from their Thanksgiving feast-induced food comas. While I’m writing this post a few days in advance and it’s not quite Thanksgiving Day yet, I can already imagine the TONS of leftovers that my grandmother is going to send me home with: Virginia ham, turkey, yams, homegrown green beans, and of course, plenty of pumpkin and pecan pie. I hope you all made out as well am I’m planning to.

In other news, I went by Men’s Wearhouse last weekend to pick out the tuxedos for my upcoming wedding. I’m not the most fashionably-conscious guy you’ve ever met (and it shows), so I was a bit apprehensive about the whole process, but I have to admit, it couldn’t have been a more straightforward or enjoyable process. I was assisted by two lovely young women who correctly assumed that I had no idea what I was doing, but in a matter of less than 45 minutes, I had picked out some pretty slick Calvin Klein tuxedos, vests, ties, cuff links, etc. for myself and my groomsmen.

Like I said, the Men’s Wearhouse couldn’t have made the seemingly-overwhelming process any easier, so I want to give a quick shout out to them. If you, a friend, or a colleague are ever in need of a tuxedo rental, I recommend them highly.

So that’s what’s happening in my neck of the woods. How about we move on to this week’s links?

• The New Permanent. Good thoughts on a well-known fact: Then notion of a permanent job in the 21st century is unfortunately nothing more than a farce. The takeaway? Stay on your toes at all times. (@ WorkStrong)
• Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight? Like it or not, employers have been known to discriminate based on employees’ waist lines for a number of reasons. It’ll be interesting to see how this debate plays out now that the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Of 2008 has taken effect. (@ 45 Things)
• 5 Ways to Beat the Ugly Networking Stigma. This was easily one of the best posts on networking I’ve ever read. For those who are turned off by the whole networking concept, I urge you to try a few of the methods outlined in this article. Who knows — maybe you’ve been approaching it from the wrong vantage point. (@ Careerealism)
• 4 Strategies For Securing Interviews When You Haven’t The Relevant Experience. Many job seekers can relate to this dilemma, but beware; applying for positions that are too much of a stretch can backfire. (@ Career Hub)
• How to get your mojo back during the Great Recession. I was actually going to write a very similar post in the near future, but Scot beat me to the punch. If you find yourself down and out for any reason — not just due to the recession — this post will motivate you to get moving in the right direction. (@ Cube Rules)

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• Weekend Roundup: Introducing The Careerist Edition
• Happy Thanksgiving! Now Put Down the Turkey Leg and Give Your Thanks

It’s aliiive! Just a short while ago, on November 7th, The Careerist went live with its first post on the recent extension of unemployment benefits. That was the first of many posts that I’m planning to bring to you, week in and week out, that cover all sorts of career advancement and development-related issues.

While I won’t regurgitate what has already been said on the about page, I would like to take a minute to thank you for stopping by and checking out The Careerist. Although I’m the new kid on the block for the time being, I have big plans for the blog over the coming months and I really hope you’ll join me for the ride by vising often, or better yet, subscribing by RSS or email.

A couple of other things while I’m at it – first, if you’d like to contribute by writing an article, I’d be more than happy to feature it as a guest post, assuming it meets my basic editorial guidelines. Of course you’ll receive full attribution as well as a link back to your website.

Also, I want to briefly mention how much I appreciate it when you guys take the time to share an article that you find particularly interesting. By sharing, you effectively increase readership and participation and that ultimately leads to a more dynamic and engaging community, so I thank you for that support.

Now, on to this week’s links!

• How to Overcome Negative Gen Y Stereotypes. Generation Yers seem to catch a lot of flack so BNET offers sage advice for dealing with some of the common stereotypes. (@ BNET)
• How Can You Help Your Boss Succeed? A short, yet fascinating post on the benefits of making your boss look good. I plan to build on Bob’s list in the near future, so stay tuned. (@ Bob Sutton – Work Matters)
• If Money Were No Object, What Would You Do With Your Time? This is a thought-provoking post that really makes you think about the choices you’ve made thus far in your career. If money were truly no object for me, I’d become a full-time, traveling blogger. Today. (@ Career Rocketeer)
• Job Boards, Scams and Reality Checks. Looking for new employment? Stay on your toes as employment scams lurk around every corner. Fortunately, Career Hub has discovered a website that cuts through the garbage. (@ Career Hub)
• Want to Change Jobs After the Recession? 12 Proactive Tips. Many of you are chomping at the bit to change jobs or make a complete career change, but the current recession stands in your way. These 12 tips are pure gold and will have you well on your way. (@ Careerealism)

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