The initial reaction of many people is that surely the summer isn’t a good time to change jobs. This is mainly because they are thinking about their summer holidays. However, there are 5 reasons why the summer is the best time to change jobs:
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The very reason which puts people off changing jobs in the summer is actually a good reason for making the change then. If fewer people are job hunting, because they are away on their holidays or thinking about going away or not quite in the mood to job hunt because they’ve just got back from holiday, you – the canny job hunter, are going to have a better chance of getting a new job.
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People often feel more active, energetic and positive in the summer. Even those who don’t suffer from clinical seasonal affective disorder (the winter blues) are likely to get a spring in their step as the mornings get lighter and once outdoor activities can be enjoyed after work. If you are feeling good about yourself that will generate positive feelings in your potential employer when you are called for interview and this could lead to a job offer.
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If you change jobs it’s vital to make a good impression in the first few months. One thing which employers hate is lateness. In the winter there are a lot of things which can make you late to work, whether it’s defrosting the windscreen, trains delayed by snow or just the difficulty in responding to the alarm clock on a cold and dark November morning. In the summer it is easier to jump out of bed when the alarm goes and there are fewer hazards which could delay your journey.
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Linked to punctuality is absenteeism. Even if you have a genuine reason for being off sick, having time off because you are unwell in the first month isn’t the best way to impress the boss. In autumn and winter with colds and flu being rife, you are more likely to be off sick. Changing jobs in the summer reduces that risk.
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Summer is also a good time to change jobs because some people in your new workplace are likely to be on holiday when you start. This means you don’t have to meet everyone all at once, which can be overwhelming. The people who are there will be glad you have arrived to take the pressure off them a bit whilst other colleagues are away. This makes it easier to settle in to your new job and feel as though you are part of the team more quickly. It might be easier to fit into social circles at work too. If your new work team usually play football on a Tuesday after work, but are a player down due to holidays – who better to step in then you.
So don’t procrastinate and make excuses for not changing your job just because summer is coming!
This article was written in association with Adecco, leading suppliers of banking jobs in London. This article was written by a guest author. Would you like to, submit a guest blog post?