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6 Ways To Use The Summer Slowdown To Take Control Of Your Career

6 Ways To Use The Summer Slowdown To Take Control Of Your Career

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Toya Gavin
Jun 25, 2020
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Even though the world is upside down, summer is still the perfect time to slow down while ramping up your strategy to change your career.

Ahhh summer. Full of sunshine, beach days, pool parties, vacations, and BBQs.

Well, that's what used to happen. Before Coronavirus changed everything.  

Most of us won't be attending gatherings with more than a few people this summer. And flying to a tropical getaway probably won't happen either.

Despite these changes, that summertime slowdown feeling is still in the air. We still need to rest. We still need space and time to reset, especially if we are considering a change in our career.

If you want to use the summertime slowdown to ensure that you have a new job by the fall, here are 6 strategies to help. 

Decide What's Important To You 

Value alignment accounts for 80% of career satisfaction, particularly for lawyers. Unfortunately, attorneys often find themselves helping clients and working on matters that don't align with who they are.  

If you're a cl…

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