Yes--it's hot; it's humid; in many places around the U.S. it has been disturbingly stormy. We're right in the thick of it--the dog days of Summer. If you're currently looking for a job, it's likely kind of slow. Vacations, shorter work hours and leisurely chats around the office coffee-maker may be putting a cramp in your Go Get Your Job! style. Right now, hiring managers, et al., might not be as enthusiastic about culling through resumes and scheduling interviews as an eager qualified candidate would like them to be. (We certainly have been victims of this Summer malaise; this is our first post of August. Sorry, folks.)
What to do during the lull? Have a little fun, get some rest and polish up your job-seeking act. Tweak the CV, fine-tune your elevator pitch, tighten up your writing sample, clean out your contact list (to make room for new ones) and keep your eyes and ears open for those pre-Labor Day opportunities that could present themselves.
Were you inspired by the Olympics? (Who wouldn't be??) Take a lesson from world-class athletes--train every day and in the off-season, find some race--any competition--to keep you sharp and fit. Complete an online application, do a cold-call to a company HR person and ask a few questions (do this with a firm you're not really interested in working for), get a friend to conduct a mock interview with you.
Do something to keep you in the job-search frame of mind. When the energy of everyday work gets back into full swing in September, you want to be at the top of your game to Go Get Your Job!.
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