Hi, my friend!

So it's been a whirlwind of sweat, sunscreen, and scabs already this summer for us, but I didn't want to forget...!

I'm copying and pasting a recent LinkedIn post below just for you, in case you missed it, Reader :)

These tips will help keep momentum going!
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2 things to do this summer if Plan A includes back-burnering the job search 🫠
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I get it — Full-time parenting/caregiving during summer weeks can be *so fun* [😑]…
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… And can also get hot, sticky, cranky, and messy.
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The days are long 😅
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If your summer progression looks anything like mine (below, in emojis, on repeat), then
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summertime shenanigans this year might mean deprioritizing your workforce re-entry job search, whether on purpose or whether it’s just the way the cookie crumbles.
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🤩😃🫠😑😩😭🙃
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Understandable.
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HOWEVER, the work-for-pay world lives on, and all of those potential industry connections, informal chats, intriguing company conversations are ripe & at arms reach 🙌🏼✨
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Take advantage!
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1️⃣ Talk to people.

Reach out. Connect. Ask questions. Ask for introductions. Learn about an unfamiliar role, industry, career path, or company.
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- get to know a day in the life
- learn top skills needed for the role
- become more familiar with an industry
- discover company goals, challenges, culture
- find out details to someone’s fascinating career path
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“But how??” You ask…
👉🏼 “Networking 101” link right here
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2️⃣ Upskill.

Take an online course (or two). Short ones. Long ones. Paid ones. Free ones. Beginner ones. Advanced ones.
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Whether a skill you need to sharpen or dipping a toe in to get a taste, you won’t regret an online course.
👉🏼 LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Udemey, Google Career Certificates
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- broaden an area of expertise
- bolster industry knowledge
- get a required credential
- increase confidence
- brush up on a skill
- satisfy intrigue

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Doing one or both of these options will set your back burner to simmer so you’re ready to roll come fall 🙌🏼🤗
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Here's some excellent actionable baby steps from a few of my fellow career coaches:

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✅ Reach out to one person a week — that’s 8 peeps for July + August
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✅ Start by connecting with previous [trusted] colleagues or college/university classmates for a low-stress, low-risk activation of your dormant network

✅ Remember to set aside an outfit for interviews / Zoom meets (if anything comes up, you'll want to feel ready rather than caught off guard)
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These things will give your summer “networking” a high-success rate — aka

• people agreeing to chat
• getting leads for open roles
• learning about interesting opportunities
• asking for introductions
• building a list of references
• boosting overall confidence 🙌🏼🤗

💡 Reminder: “Success is often about momentum.”
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Keep your job search on a simmer this summer… don’t stop!

Here with you every step of the way,

rebecca joy

PS: Are videos like this one helpful? Fun? Or best to just stick to text in email ...? Hit reply to let me know what you think :) Your thoughts matter!

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