{"id":3041,"date":"2014-06-09T13:07:23","date_gmt":"2014-06-09T20:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/careerservices\/?p=3041"},"modified":"2014-06-09T13:07:23","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T20:07:23","slug":"taking-advantage-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/careerservices\/2014\/06\/09\/taking-advantage-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Advantage of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer break is definitely one of the things I\u2019ll miss the most when I graduate. It\u2019s three glorious months of relaxation and sunshine. That being said, it\u2019s also the perfect time to get things done before school starts up again and you\u2019re really busy and stressed out again. Here are some ideas of ways to keep busy this summer, separate from doing summer classes or working.<\/p>\n

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1. Update your resume <\/b>so that next time you need it you won\u2019t have to do nearly as much work! Career Services will be open all summer for career counseling appointments, so make an appointment to come in for resume and cover letter help!<\/p>\n

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2. Look into professional memberships<\/b> relevant to your career. Buying memberships while you\u2019re still a student is often significantly cheaper and a great resume builder. You can also get access to a lot of great resources, including job listings that you wouldn\u2019t otherwise be able to access.<\/p>\n

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3. Go to a music festival or concert.<\/b> So, this actually isn\u2019t career development related. But honestly, when is a better time to do this than over the summer! There are a ton of festivals and concerts happening over the summer, taking advantage of the hordes of college students with time to spare. Treat yourself\u00a0 and enjoy being young and carefree.<\/p>\n

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4. Get letters of recommendation<\/b> if you foresee yourself needing them soon. Whether you\u2019re applying for graduate school in the next year or trying to get a scholarship, summer is a good time to contact professors for letters of recommendation. They\u2019re also most likely a bit less busy than during the normal school year, so it\u2019s advantageous on both ends.<\/p>\n

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5. Learn a new skill or pursue new knowledge. <\/b>Whether it\u2019s relevant to your career or not, summer is a great time to learn new skills, read books, and catch up on TEDtalks. You could try learning a language, an instrument, a computer program, a programming language…the possibilities are endless. Maybe you\u2019ve always wanted to do photography on the side – go for it!<\/p>\n

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What plans do you have for the summer? We’d love to know!<\/p>\n

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