It’s very easy to get distracted by the sun, hot weather & seemly endless summer events. Smart job seekers know that finding employment is a full-time job, & while you can give yourself a “mini-vacation” for a day or two, you need to remain dedicated. Here are a few tips to keep your search strong in the summer months:Network, network, network: You don’t have to be at an organized networking event to meet new people. Take advantage of the different festivals & events around town to expand your contacts & volunteer to beef up your resume. You never know who you could meet that can help your job hunt in the future.
Use job board alerts: Most online jobs boards allow you to use an RSS feed or another method of notifying you when new positions are posted. Take advantage of this tool to give you a leg up on other job seekers who might not be searching daily.Practice makes perfect: You can never have too much practice when it comes to interviews. Have a friend prepare a few questions & do a mock interview. Don’t review the questions ahead of time & answer as if you were in an actual interview. This will help ease your nerves the next time you interview with a hiring manager.Keep a job hunt journal: Keep a written list of positions you’ve applied for that you can monitor, following up on open positions & updating your list when positions have been filled. You can also use this list to target companies that are in similar industries & would have similar positions.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4667261
