CareerWomen.com Recommends Top Overlooked Summer Activities That Lead
to New Jobs
PORTLAND, Ore. – August 4, 2005 – Most job seekers consider summer as
the
“off season” for job hunting and place their career aspirations on
hold until the Fall. However, summer social gatherings, formal or
casual, can provide the ultimate career boosting networking opportunities.
According to JillXan Donnelly, president of CareerWomen.com, “Summer
events tend to be more casual so most job seekers don’t consider them
appropriate venues for networking. The most important thing to remember
is that the rules of engagement are slightly different during the
summer, but the results can lead to great opportunities.”
How do you turn summer socials into career prospects? CareerWomen.com
suggests the following tips for successful summer networking.
1. First impressions count
Be mindful of the image you are projecting. Make sure you are well
dressed, well groomed, and on your best behavior. Most importantly,
don’t forget your business cards.
2. Be interesting and inquisitive
Summer barbecues and weekends at the beach are great for casual
interactions. Remember to show a genuine interest in the person by
asking open-ended questions that can lead to a great conversation.
3. Be casual when following up
Summer is a great time to build your network, so follow up should be
casual, not forceful. One “thank you” email or phone call is sufficient
and can open the door to another point of contact at another time.
Additional resources to enhance professional development and advance women’s careers can be found at http://www.CareerWomen.com including
career development tools, career and employment news, professional
associations and employment opportunities across the US with some of the
best women-friendly companies.
About CareerWomen.com
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Tailored to the needs of today’s working women, CareerWomen.com provides
easy access to top employers and recruiters who are actively looking to
recruit women. Since 1997, CareerWomen.com has helped thousands of women
find jobs in their chosen career. For more information, visit
http://www.CareerWomen.com.
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