Episode 288 - How to Job Hunt During the Mid-Year Slowdown
If you're a job seeker heading into the mid-year period, particularly the June–July school holidays, you’ve likely heard the familiar refrain: “No one hires this time of year.” The job boards quiet down, recruiters take leave, and it’s easy to believe your career ambitions should be put on hold.
In this continuation of my conversation with leadership expert Michelle Redfern (Click here for Part 1), we unpack what it really means to look for a job during seasonal slowdowns, and why this mid-year window can offer a strategic advantage for experienced professionals.
Whether you’ve recently been made redundant, are voluntarily stepping away from a role, or just rethinking your next move, this episode is packed with practical insights for navigating this often-overlooked career season.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
- 00:00 Conclusion and Next Steps for Job Seekers
- 06:38 Navigating Job Market Slowdowns
- 08:34 Psychological Aspects of Unemployment
- 11:00 Crafting Your Narrative During Job Searches
- 16:48 Preparing for Social Gatherings as an Unemployed Professional
- 23:30 Maximizing Downtime for Career Planning
- 29:41 The Importance of Authentic Networking
- 37:49 Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for Job Searches
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 287 - Hiring Makes No Sense Anymore: Why Recruitment and Hiring Feel Like a Burden and How Leaders Can Fix Them
- Michelle's podcast Lead to Soar podcast, community and corporate services
- Episode 260 - The Final Stretch: Expert Career Insights for a Sluggish Job Market
- Episode 242 - The Role of Business Intelligence (BQ), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Social Intelligence (SQ) in Career Advancement
- Episode 121 - Impostor Syndrome and Fear of Success: A Conversation, with Michelle Redfern
- Episode 37 - The Missing 33%: The CEO...
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