The Dog Days of Summer Job Searching

One of the definitions of dog days, according to Merriam Webster, is "a period of stagnation or inactivity." That can happen to the best of us when the temperature is hot, the beaches are packed, and we're trying to hustle up a new job when everyone else is having fun. In fact, it can even happen when you have the opposite weather pattern, like we have had this summer - or what summer? - with rain almost every day since mid-July. And then there's estivating, passing the summer in a dormant state, much the same as a bear does in winter. It can be easy enough to do that, too.

Even though August is a big month for vacations, employers are still hiring and this is a good time to be job searching - especially since lots of people quit looking until after Labor Day. There may be less competition for available jobs and even if you split your time, some at the beach or park, some estivating, and some working on your job search, you will still be able to make headway and beat the crowds who will be job searching in force after the summer.

My OneStop Job Search Guide has all resources you'll need for a successful job search including how to write resumes, CVs, cover letters and other employment letters, where to look for jobs, how to effectively conduct a job search, how to interview successfully, and how to negotiate compensation.

Job Search Resources:

• OneStop Job Search Guide
• Online Job Search
• Job Listings
• Online Career and Job Search Networking

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