Bored? Find out what you can do this summer to prepare for your career or part-time job.

Summers are a time for hanging out with your friends and having fun but you can also use the summer to get a head start on preparing for your career. Here are some tips for easy things you can do this summer.

1. Read the previous posts in this blog.
You're already here so why not go back and read some more? You might find the answers to questions you have or just get some helpful tips on things like job searching and social networking sites.
2. Revamp your resume.
Your resume is one of the most important things in your job search. It is your first impression and you want it to be a lasting one. When I say lasting I mean because it was really good, not because they couldn't stop laughing at it. So take some time to make it right. You'll be glad you did.
3. Try out Career Services' Interview Stream.
You may or may not have done Perfect Interview in the past. Either way, Interview Stream is a great way to work on your interview skills. Just go on Hire-A-Vol and click on the Interview Stream logo. From there you can customize your interview and be recorded answering questions. Go back and review your recordings and look for things you could work on. Still need some help? Call us and create an appointment for a mock interview.
4. Volunteer.
Any kind of volunteer work looks good on your resume but if you're feeling ambitious, try and find something in the field you want to work in. The worst case scenario is that you find out you don't want to work in that field and the best is that you show future employers you are serious about your work and have a passion for it. Either way it's a win-win situation and you'll feel good knowing you helped out.
5. Read.
If you're not sure what kind of job you want or think you know but want to find out more about it then reading is a great way to do so. Find some books on fields that you might be interested in or come by Career Services and read some of ours.

These are just a few things you can do to be proactive this summer. There are many more so be creative! If you try something else out let us know by leaving a comment. We'd love to hear from you!

-Kaity M