Have you heard that companies stop hiring in the summer? Conventional wisdom says that business slow down, executives go on vacation, and no one’s hiring, so it’s not worth job searching in the summer. It’s true that some companies (not all) do slow down for summer and hiring managers do go on vacation. However, it isn’t true that companies aren’t hiring…they are. Job searching in the summer can give you a big advantage and you CAN get hired. Here’s why:
Companies Still Hire in the Summer
Life still happens in the summer. People resign to move on to other positions, family or health issues happen, spouses get transferred, and so on. Some companies actively get their teams in place for a busier fall. And some companies don’t see a slowdown at all in the summer and keep on trucking as usual—which means hiring.
You May Have More Networking Opportunities
Summertime often means graduation parties, weddings, pool parties, and backyard barbeques. These can be great opportunities to reach outside your typical career circle. Talking to new people can help you find job opportunities you wouldn’t otherwise hear about.
Company Downtime Means Good Things for You
If the company has slowed down some in the summer, that means they have more time to interview and more time to train you with fewer interruptions. You can gear up for a busier fall season and be ready to hit it hard.
You Can Take Vacation Time to Job Search without Raising Suspicions
Want to keep your job search secret? There’s no better time than summer to take some time off for interviews. No one at your current company will question your vacation time. It’s expected at this time of year.
Other Job Seekers Will Take a Break
If others job seekers stop job searching in the summer, you have less competition for job openings. You could easily land your dream job while your competition is lounging in the shade.
Check out these resources for job searching in the summer
- Build your network with these 4 Easy Networking Tips for Your Job Search and Career.
- Find better jobs and get more interviews by speaking to hiring managers directly. Find them and contact them with the right message with our Hidden Jobs Finder.
- Sharpen up your resume to get attention and interviews with our Extreme Resume Makeover Kit.
- Ace every interview with our 30-60-90-Day Plan. Find out more about how a 30-60-90-Day Plan knocks the socks off any interviewer and gets you the job offer.