Job Seeking in the Summer Time

The summer time can be a lot of different things for a lot of different people. For some, it is a time of relaxation, vacations, and taking it easy. For others, it is a time to get “caught up” both at work and in life. For some, it’s a time to “get ahead” and plan for the months ahead with the kids going to school, big end of the year projects at work, and holiday travel. Whatever it might be for you, there is surely something big going on this summer. If you’re unemployed or underemployed, the summer time can feel like any other time….looking for work.

There are a variety of things a person in this situation can do to capitalize on the summer months and to take advantage of the opportunities when they arise. Staying organized is, in my thinking, the best thing a person can do when looking for work. Try to create an Excel spreadsheet of all the companies you have applied for and all the contacts you have been networking with. How often do you need to check in with those people or companies again? Similarly, stay on top of following up! The majority of jobs you see advertised on the internet and that you apply for always send you an email after you apply saying something to the affect that if you are of interest to the company and hiring manager to come in and talk, they will let you know.

Especially for bigger companies it seems as though there is little you can do to follow up, especially when it seems like you just sent your resume into a black hole online! In my opinion one of the best things you can do in this circumstance is to network. Especially using excellent networking tools like LinkedIn it is not uncommon for a person to find a connection at the company you just applied for through one of the connections you already have. And sometimes, not always unfortunately, but sometimes when you reach out to people this way they will respond in kind. They might be able to help you find an email address to the hiring manager or someone else who might be able to help you get in touch with the right people.

Something else you as a job seeker can do during the summer months is to brush up on fading skills or learn new skills altogether that will make you more marketable and desirable to a company. Perhaps it’s computer software training. Perhaps it’s bookkeeping or other office clerical skills. Whatever the need may be, there are opportunities out there for you to take advantage of so companies NEED to hire you. The Accounting and Business School of the Rockies offers just such programs. Classes are short, ranging anywhere from two full days to a couple evenings a week, or even twice a week for a couple months for the more advanced classes. Contact us today at 303-755-6885 or look us up online at http://www.ABSRschool.com for a free assessment of your educational possibilities.