Job hunting during the summer holidays - five tips

Does it even make sense to look for a job while everyone else is on vacation? Yes, it does! Because there may be slightly fewer positions to apply for. On the other hand, there are many fewer people out there.

Read on for a career advisor's tips on how to combine vacation and job search.

The job market does not take a vacation. We see more members being called in for interviews over the summer. So keep an eye on the job portals," says career advisor Ilse Jakobsen. However, she also encourages unemployed people to take their vacation to recharge their batteries. It will give you mental energy, new energy and maybe even a whole new perspective on your job search strategy.

First and foremost, take your own vacation and make sure you relax. That's the advice from Ilse Jakobsen, career advisor at Min A-kasse. You need to be motivated to pursue your job search, and if you're not, it can be a waste of precious time. A vacation where you completely unplug can give you mental energy, new energy and maybe even completely new perspectives on your job search strategy.

Are you going on vacation on unemployment benefits? Then remember to notify the job center 14 days in advance. Read more about vacation on unemployment benefits here.

Spend time on the unsolicited application. Maybe the HR manager has postponed their vacation until late summer and actually has time to review your application now. This is also the time to get a head start on researching companies you find interesting. Check the company's website thoroughly. What does the company stand for and does it match what you want from an employer? Take a structured approach and select a number of companies.

Cultivate your network - also the digital one! Use this time to update and refine your materials and your digital network, such as your LinkedIn profile. Is it fully updated? It could also be that companies are so quiet right now that you can get your foot in the door for a coffee meeting. Read more about it: Use your LinkedIn in the job search.

Know your strengths and skills. What are you good at and what energizes you? Become aware of what makes you happy in a job. Articulate your strengths and skills and use them actively when reading job advertisements so that you match the job and the employer finds a match in you. Take a personality type test - such as this one on Jobindex - to kick-start the process.

Think about your next job. It's often when we get away from work and everyday life for a longer period of time that we really feel whether we thrive in our current job or whether it's time for a job change or perhaps a completely new career direction? That's why we see a relatively large number of people making a job change in late summer," says Ilse Jakobsen. Think about your future. Bring your strengths and skills into play here too. Are you locked into a specific goal or is it time to think about alternative career paths? Use the mild, bright summer evenings to think about what you dream of in terms of job and career.

Do you need help with your job search? Min A-kasse offers you a range of online courses where you can find everything about job searching. And of course, you can always contact us by phone or via Self Service for advice and sparring.