Summer can be a great time to launch a job search! Many would-be candidates believe that summer is a slow time for most businesses, but most companies are fully operational all summer long. The season is also an ideal time to reconsider your career path and goals, identifying skills you need develop, and selecting courses, workshops, and conferences to attend in the fall. Summer is perfect for networking—just think of the number of people you meet at all those barbecues and outdoor get-togethers.