Unfortunately, as the economy takes a downturn, more workers are pounding the sun-scorched pavement to look for employment. Layoffs and downsizing are becoming more commonplace, leaving many employees without a place to work. As a result, they are now finding themselves embarking on a summertime job search. Other individuals are simply looking for a career change or may be fresh out of college, searching for their first real job. The answer may be positive or negative, depending on whom you ask, but most experts agree that job seeking in the summer can be as effective as the candidate wants it to be.
Life typically slows down in the summer, and the business world is no different.
However, when it comes to job seeking, the atmosphere may not be quite as sluggish as people tend to believe. Michelle Tullier, a career and time management consultant in Atlanta, says different industries and professions have better luck this time of year. Areas such as education, seasonal employment and non-profit organizations are planning for fall. But job opportunities are not relegated to one or two industries. There are actually employment prospects at most companies during this season.