Update your résumé:
It is important to have an up-to-date résumé, particularly if you are feeling you need a change from your current role. Even if you are not planning on changing jobs, a résumé might be necessary if you are interested in an internal job posting or internal transfer. A shorter version, in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) or bio, is also helpful to have on hand. A CV or bio may be required for clients, speaking engagements, inclusion in a proposal, etc.
What is missing?
If you are taking the time to update your résumé, you can take a few minutes to review it and see what is missing from a skills or experience perspective. What do you need to do to gain the skills or experience that would enhance your résumé? Another item that can strengthen a résumé is identifying your successes and results in tangible terms e.g. you increased sales by 10%. What data do you need to obtain or track in order to update your résumé with your accomplishments?
De-clutter:
Are you holding on to material that you don’t need anymore? If you haven’t used it in the last six months, you probably never will. Get rid of anything that you do not need. This is true for electronic files and your email. I love using the delete key to de-clutter. I feel more at ease when I have a manageable amount of information to handle in my email files. Try and permanently delete as much as you can from your electronic and email files.
Plan your Networking Activity:
Do you have any particular networking objectives? Now is the time to plan what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Are there potential clients or customers you want to target? Are there internal co-workers who you would like to build a better working relationship with? Is there a department that you want to learn more about? Consider what you want to accomplish and who you need to connect with. Start planning now for how you will make those connections.
Enjoy the summer!