Summertime Is Hot For Job Seekers
trike while the iron is strategies for the summer break
hot" is an appropriate job search:
proverb for the summertime
job-seeker. Christmas and New 1. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Year celebrations tend to put us
in a relaxing, social mood rather Leading up to Christmas, there
than in serious job-hunting mode. are plenty of chances for making
This is the perfect time to ramp new contacts and solidifying
up your job search activities current acquaintances. Most
while your competitors are taking professional organisations have
it easy. That's right, there's no an end of year party for their
rest for the wicked! December meeting. The informal
atmosphere is a good conduit for
The summer break is an excellent putting yourself out there. But
time to develop and create new don?t bring a resume to these
contacts for your job search or events. Create a simple, tasteful
career transition. Many companies business card with your name,
are completing their budget phone number and e-mail address.
planning for the next year. This Be prepared to make interesting
is often the best time to small talk to establish new
approach hiring managers to contacts. Ask the people you meet
create a position for you next about themselves, their work and
year. Many managers have to fill their interests.
openings early in the year or
they may lose the budget for that 2. CONVERSATION ENTRIES AND EXITS
position. Also, once end of year
bonuses are paid, a predictable Before a social or networking
percentage of employees will event, prepare at least three
leave their jobs which creates neutral questions you can ask,
new opportunities. Some effective such as:
* How do you know the host/the list" including employment
company? agencies, Human Resource
professionals and hiring managers
* What made you decide to come to with whom you have had contact
this event? over the past year. Don't mention
your job search in the card. Send
* What other organisations in your cards early enough for
this industry do you belong to? people to remember to invite you
When you find it?s time to move to their end of year
on and talk with someone new, celebrations. Ensure you include
you'll need some phrases to help your contact information with the
you mingle widely during the card so the recipient can also
event. Here are some good exit reach you.
lines:
4. GET CONNECTED
* I'll let you go now, so you can
continue mingling with other The fastest and most effective
guests. strategy for receiving help is
"give to receive". Ask the people
* I'll stop monopolising your in your network if you can be of
time so you can meet other help to them in any way or if
guests. there is anyone who they might
like an introduction to. Use your
* It was great talking to you. connections to become connected!
I'll be in touch.
5. LET OPPORTUNITY KNOCK
3. SEND GREETING CARDS
During the summer break, some
Be pro-active and send seasonal job-seekers become cynical during
cards to everyone on your "career about his perceived obstacle to
their career transition. Don't transition or looking to move up
fall into this trap. Be within your organisation, these
pro-active at the exact time when strategies should give you a new
others are stalling until late perspective on the festive
January. Think and speak season. Instead of taking a
positively and opportunity will holiday from your career
come knocking, opening the door development activities, take full
to attract, interview and hire advantage of this overlooked
your next employer. opportunity to make real progress
in your search!
If you're currently in career
About the Author:
Christine Young (aka Young Writer) is a freelance journalist based in Melbourne and founder of Meap Careers premier human resources service for the Media, Entertainment, Arts, Public Relations and Publishing industries. http://www.meapcareers.com.au
Published At: www.Isnare.com
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