5 Summer Tips to Get Ahead

Summer is an excellent time to re-evaluate your career goals for the year. Take advantage of the warm weather to relax, spend time with family, and revitalize your career!

1. Conduct a Half-Year Evaluation

Consider:

• What have you achieved since the start of the year?
• What have you learned throughout the year thus far?
• What do you want to accomplish before the end of the year?

2.?Update Your Resume & LinkedIn

• Take time to look through job postings & align your resume with keywords from the descriptions.
• Update your resume so you are ready to apply as soon as a position of interest opens up.
• Ensure that your resume & LinkedIn profile tell the same story of your work history.
• Strengthen your LinkedIn profile by completing the “About” section & updating your current experiences, promotions, & certifications.

3. Determine New Goals

Take time for yourself and establish new career & personal goals:

• Learn new skills that will further your career.
• Start a new project or hobby.
• Reorganize your work environment.

4. Expand Your Network

• Attend social gatherings such as picnics & BBQs.
• Increase your network by volunteering.
• Update your social media platforms regularly.
• Re-energize your relationships by meeting for coffee, lunch, or drinks.

5.?Make Self-Care a Priority

Be sure to take care of yourself physically & mentally:

• Research shows exercise is highly effective to combat stress, which can increase your happiness & productivity.
• Exercise daily, such as walks during lunch or a workout before or after your workday.
• Create time for mentally fulfilling activities such as family bonding, reading, and social interaction.
• Add these activities to your calendar to prevent meetings from being scheduled during these times.

Use this summer to reflect on your goals and?boost your career!