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Jul 27 2010

Upcoming Events – Week of July 26

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Guest Lecturer at Seneca College, Markham, ON Campus
Resume Writing

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Jul 27 2010

Quote of the Week – July 26

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“Your past cannot be changed, buy you can change tomorrow by your actions today.” -David McNally

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Jul 20 2010

Finding a New Job in the Summer

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Finding a new job in the summer seems intimidating to many people. The prospect of job hunting, only to be rejected, keeps potential workers from realizing some of the best opportunities available. Summer is often the best time to make a career change.

What you Need to Know

If you want to find a new job this summer, think positive. Many career resources are available. With effective job search techniques, the occupation of your dreams may be just around the corner.

You need to know that:

Summer is a good time to revive your search strategies
There is less competition
Visibility is vital
Refresher courses are great
Recruiters are looking for you
Summer and friends mean connections

In order to find the career path meant for you, take advantage of all the opportunities to find a job in the summer. Begin by reviving your search strategies. The advice of career professionals, with the knowledge necessary for you to improve your job seeking strategies, can prove invaluable.

In addition, there is less competition during the summer months for many career opportunities. Others are on vacation, changing location, or wrongly assuming that the summer months are bad for finding work. They don’t understand that visibility is vital. In other words, if you want to get that much coveted position, you have to go after it. Then, follow up a few days later. Let those businesses know you are really interested and confident that you have the skills to fill the job.

If you want to be truly successful at finding a new job, consider a refresher course in the summer. The season is great for taking college courses to improve skills, or learn new ones. The classes are generally smaller, which allows professors to accelerate the lesson objectives. In short, you can learn more of what you need to know in half the time.

Once you have satisfactorily completed classes, finding a new job will be easier, because recruiters will be looking for you. Businesses want people that are self-motivated, willing to learn, and take the initiative toward self improvement. You are the person looking for a career and not just a temporary position. You are exactly what they need.

Last, but not least, consider the value of friends and other job connections you will be more likely to meet in the summer. One affective job search technique is to take advantage of any connections. Friends and acquaintances often know of employers seeking good, reliable help.

In short, finding a new job in the summer is not impossible. In fact, it may be the best time of the year for a career change. Many career resources are more available that will give you the skills necessary to improve your job search techniques. With a little effort on your part and some positive thinking, you may even find the career of your dreams.

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Jul 20 2010