Why Summer Is Ideal for Reflection
Summer provides breathing room that the rest of the year often does not. With meetings slowing down and schedules more flexible, you finally have the space to think strategically about your future.
It’s tempting to unplug and forget about anything career-related until September entirely. But what if you take the opportunity during the quieter season to make plans for the future? Summer presents a golden opportunity many professionals overlook: a chance to hit pause and reset your career direction.
You’ve had your vacation. You’ve taken some time to unplug, reflect, and maybe even question the usual grind. Now what?
“What’s next?”
Rather than wait until the fall job rush begins, this is the perfect time to pause and reflect:
- Where do I want my career to go next?
- What do I want more of—and what do I want less of?
For me—and I know this resonates with many Canadians—fall is often the season of change. School starts, routines return, and fresh opportunities seem to arise. That’s why summer is the ideal time to lay the groundwork. Don’t wait until everyone else is ramping up their job search—get ahead now.
So, what can you do to start the process if you are unsure about what to do next?
Take Stock First: Career Assessments
Sometimes the first step in any job search isn’t updating your resume or applying for roles—it’s taking a step back to reassess where you are and what else you could do.
Career assessments can help you:
- Identify your core strengths and values
- Clarify what types of roles, industries, or environments suit you best
- Provide information on areas or directions you may never have considered
These tools are powerful when paired with the personalized support of a Career Counsellor.
Why Work With a Career Counsellor?
A career counsellor brings perspective, structure, and accountability—especially valuable when you’re unsure about your next move.
They can help you:
- Narrow down career options
- Identify companies that align with your values
- Build a job search or upskilling plan for the fall
- Polish your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills
About Dorothy Keenan – Career Advisor
With over 25 years of experience helping people navigate career change, I’ve seen firsthand how small steps can lead to transformative outcomes. It’ has been fun to see my clients discover new paths—whether it’s someone who moved from a retail pet store job to designing amusement parks for a living, or someone moving from a drug research laboratory job to becoming a doctor or someone moving from a corporate office job to running their ow landscaping job the options are endless. You are in charge of your destiny; it is never too late to find your dream job.
I don’t just help people get jobs—I help them uncover possibilities they hadn’t considered, align their work with their values, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Need support in finding that clarity?
I help people take strategic steps toward careers that feel right and work for who they are.
Let’s talk.