Tips And Tricks To Avoid The Summer Hiring Slump

The summer season invites a slightly differ pace of life. The nice weather and long days, make it prime time to take a vacation, get outdoors, and have fun. It’s also a likely time for job seekers to put their job search on the back burner. Don’t let this happen to you because summer is prime time to ramp up your job search.

Summer can potentially complicate the hiring process because people are taking vacation and are out of the office. This makes it hard to coordinate between management, HR, and job candidates. The result can be perceived as a slower or more relaxed time for businesses. But it’s important to remember that hiring is a year round activity.

Start Your Summer Job Search Today

Instead of putting your job search off for three months, make it a point to ramp up your job search this summer. It will help you stand out from the crowd and increase your chances of finding  a job.

If you find yourself distracted by lazy summer days spent soaking up the sun and playing outside, here are a few tips to help you focus your job search and avoid the summer hiring slump:

• Make a plan and get organized
• Volunteer
• Get your foot in the door via internships or temporary job opportunities
• Build your network
• Update your resume
• Explore alternative job options
• Fine tune your social media profiles (and get on LinkedIn!)
• Set career goals
• Study up on new job openings and positions
• Increase your professional visibility
• Develop desirable skills

Don’t wait to find your next job. Spend your time productively and constructively. Treat the job hunt as a full time job until you are gainfully employed. You’ll be glad you did when you’re collecting your next paycheck.

Are you ready to ramp up your job search and avoid the summer hiring slump? While the rest of the job search competition is slacking off and the businesses are trying to keep pace, this is the perfect opportunity for you to stand out from the crowd and get hired.

Jump Start Your Job Search In Just One Week

Find a job this summer by putting your job search into high gear. Search for jobs on the JobMonkey JobCenter today.