Now that the worst of the pandemic seems to be behind us and patios are open, the temptations are everywhere.
- One Dilly bar or two
- Patio or office
- Golf course or sales calls
- Comfy shirt or pressed blouse
- Resume or romance novel
Don’t get sucked into thinking that hiring stops for the summer. It doesn’t. Sure it might take longer if decision makers are on vacation but the hiring process carries on. Especially in this brisk economy.
In fact, networking can be even more powerful now. When you call someone and invite them for lunch, they are more likely to be free and willing to get out of their home office to meet on a patio or go for a walk.
Meeting folks while at the cottage or on a stay-cation is pretty easy too. The last time I went to a resort in cottage country, I made it my goal to meet one new person each day. I came home with three new connections and a business lead. Awesome.
You can also do some surfing to find industry events and conferences taking place in the fall. Beat the rush and get approval now. You will look pretty motivated and forward thinking in the process.
But most of all, pay attention. Check out postings and take calls from recruiters. At the very least, you will know what’s going on in the marketplace.
You might find that LinkedIn and Prosecco make a great pair. But only one….. Drunk job applications are about as effective as drunk dialing – no way to start a relationship.
Recruiter's Couch 
