Summer Job Search Blues

Well, “blues” isn’t really the right word, but rather what I think of as a natural time when in general things slow down. If you’re like me and you like fast or faster, this can be disconcerting. But here’s a different way to think about it. Sometimes doing less is productive. You take time to notice what’s going on around you and that may lead to an interesting connection. You enjoy the wonderful summer weather. You reconnect with friends and family. But that doesn’t mean give up on your search. And it sure doesn’t mean that hiring isn’t happening.

I was on the  phone yesterday with a woman I was referred to by a former client, and she was so helpful. I felt reaffirmed in my search and like her, ready for a new challenge. This is a great benefit of networking–you learn something new, feel energized by someone you didn’t know, and like the blues, turn your complaints into a  song that makes you feel really good.