How to Pump Up Your Summer Job Search

How to Pump Up Your Summer Job SearchHow to Pump Up Your Summer Job SearchHow to Pump Up Your Summer Job SearchDont take a summer vacation from your job search. Learn how to capitalize on the season to land your dream job. TWEETOver the summer, most job seekers take a vacation from their job search. Thats exactly why its the perfect time for you to heat up your job-search efforts youll have less competition.I recently spoke with KTVUs Ken Wayne about how to capitalize on the summertime to advance your job search. Click on the image below to watch a recording of the interview.Give these five simple tips a try to ensure youre set up for success by September.Get resume-ready.Studies have shown the average recruiter only spends six seconds looking at your resume to decide if youre a fit for the job. Youre 40% mora likely to land the job you want with a professionally written resume. You can start with a free resume evaluation from companies like TopResume.Perfect your personal brand.Mak e a list of all the social media channels on which youve created a profile. If you plan to use it for personal purposes, increase the security settings so no recruiter will find it. If its for professional use, make sure its current and in alignment with your resume. For more help, click on the following link to download my free personal branding checklist.Party with a purpose.Summer is all about BBQs, baseball games, and beach parties every single one of these events is an opportunity to network. Keep your business cards on you at all times, and practice your elevator pitch with everyone you meet.Take it to-go.The job search is a full-time job. Luckily, we live in a time when its possible to work from practically everywhere, including the beach, if were armed with our smartphones. Download apps that will help you manage your network, access your resume, and review potential job opportunities while on-the-go.Quench their thirst.A lot of people take time off during the summer. But, for those who are in the office, their workloads tend to be lighter. If you know someone who works at a company or in an industry thats of interest to you, this is the perfect time to treat them for a cup of iced coffee and pick their brain. For a couple of bucks, you can gain invaluable information for your job search. Just dont forget to send a thank-you afterwardsUse these five tips now so you can truly enjoy the lazy days of summer next year.Want to see how your resume stacks up? Try out our free critique today