3 Tips to Amp Up Your Summer Job Search
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Although the job search can be an arduous process year-round, there are a few things you can take advantage of when searching in the summer months! Here’s the motivation you need to stop daydreaming about laying out on the beach and start sending out your resume.



1. Start Early



When you are searching for a job in the summer, you are not only going up against the people you were competing with last spring. You have a whole new pool of college students that have just entered the job market.



By starting early, you can get your name out into the job field and get people talking about you and your skills before you start competing against the newbies.



In case you are worried about getting beat out by these new college graduates, there is much you can do to make yourself stand out. Sure, they are probably younger than you, but don’t let that get you down – use it to your advantage! On your resume and in the interviews, make sure to emphasize the experience you have garnered over the years, even skills you’ve been honing during your period of unemployment. There are lots of benefits to having an employment history – flaunt it!



2. Use the Nice Weather to Your Advantage



Studies have shown that the sunlight makes people happier and can actually positively affect people with seasonal depression. Since people love the sun so much, why not take advantage of the summer weather?



If you are setting up informational interviews to learn more about a different career track or a company, why not suggest holding it outdoors or at your favorite local café? (Preferably one with nice big windows!) The managers I’ve known were always psyched to get out of their dim, dank offices into daylight. Just make sure you pick a spot away from still water (or one with a good mosquito trap) or they’ll be wishing they’d turned you down!



3. Don’t Pass Up Temp Positions



If you are looking for a career, don’t overlook the jobs that just say “temporary.” These are quite popular in the summer because many of the main employees are headed out on their summer vacations. They need people to fill these positions for the short term.



This can be a perfect place to get your foot in the door. When you land that temp job, the employer will start to get to know you and your skills. If you do a great job and seem like a reliable worker, they’ll probably be inclined to give you more work. Temporary positions frequently become permanent ones!



This article was first featured on OnlineCareerTips.com