5 Steps to Get a New Job by Summer

5 Steps to Get a New Job by Summer 5 Steps to Get a New Job by Summer 7 Change your attitude. If you’re going into your job search thinking that you won’t find a gig before the summer, well, you’re right. Attitude is everything, and being positive can mean all the difference between finding a job that you love and spending your entire summer applying for any position because you need to pay your rent. So even if you’ve been job hunting for a while, it’s important to try in earnest to get job and put a positive spin on the process. Customize your job application. As the days get warmer and warmer, your job searching efforts might be getting shorter and shorter. But you’re only short-changing yourself if you aren’t taking the time to customize each and every job application. Copying and pasting the same info over and over again for various job applications will most definitely get your submission sent to the bottom of the job interview pile. Hiring managers can tell when job candidates have put effort into their applications- and when they haven’t. Be sure to relate your job skills and previous work experience as it pertains to the job you’re applying for, and explain why you are the ideal candidate for each individual position. Don’t apply to every job. With job searching, it’s really about quality, not quantity. Even though you may have made it a personal goal to apply for at least 15 jobs daily, you may only find a few positions that you would really want to apply to. Remember, you don’t want to waste the hiring manager’s time- or your own- interviewing for a job that you feel only so-so about. That’s why it’s crucial to really read through the job postings and see if the position is something that excites or interests you. Then youll know that it’s a position worth applying to. You can take it one step further by setting up job alerts via that let you know when a new job opening is posted that fits your criteria and will help you get a job more quickly! Work your network. It can be disheartening to see that your Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn contacts are planning fabulous vacations while you are being a dutiful (and home-bound) job seeker. But there is no better time to cultivate and grow your network than before the summertime. Reach out to your friends before they go on vacay (and while they are in a great mood!) to let them know that you’re looking for a position, but be sure to be specific. Otherwise, your friends might recommend you for a job that has nothing to do with your career goals. You don’t want to jeopardize a good friendship or business relationship because the person recommended you for a position that you have no interest in whatsoever. Craft a professional online presence. If you haven’t already done so, it’s critical to maintain a professional online presence while you’re job hunting. After all, it’s typically part of the hiring process for bosses to see what your social media presence is. So be sure that all of your online accounts are shining the best light possible on you. Ensure that your Facebook account is set to private (and any incriminating, inflammatory, or unflattering posts or pictures are deleted) and that your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date and polished. You can also reach out to former employers and colleagues with whom you’re still on friendly terms to get recommendations. It’s always important to be strategic during your job search, but even more so before the summer comes. By taking the time to apply for positions that you really want, you’ll ensure that you won’t have a cruel summer, but that you’ll be gainfully employed instead. Readers, how are you adapting your job search in the weeks before summer to get a new job ASAP? Let us know in the comments section below!