When the call of summer vacation starts luring you from your classroom, it can be difficult to focus on where or when you’ll be working next. However, waiting until the last minute to find a better job for August can leave you fighting for less-than-ideal positions or competing against more teachers or therapists in your field.

If You Want to Find a Better Position, The Best Time Is Now!

While it can be tempting to put off the task of finding a new position, or even seeing what else might be out there, the longer you wait the harder you make the job search.

Why Apply for Jobs Now?

Most Jobs Are Posted Around This Time – Generally, most in-school positions are posted between April and May. So, if you are considering a new opportunity or want to browse the options in your area or expertise, you will have the most options at this time of year. Because this time of year is so busy for schools and classrooms, it can be tempting to put off your job search, but the highest number of options will be available right now.

Job Fairs and Networking Events Are Happening – Finding new positions isn’t always as easy as simply clicking a button. If you want to meet new people, learn about new opportunities in your field or in other schools/districts, it could be beneficial to attend a job fair or a networking event. Spring is almost always the time of year for these events, so it’s a great time to get out and find a new opportunity ormeet someone who can help you in your career path.

There Is Time to Find Something New – Waiting untilthe middle or end of summer to find a new opportunity can be a career sabotage. Not only are less positions posted, but other people who’ve waited will also be fighting for them – even if they’re not the exact opportunity you were hoping for. If you don’t want to leave your career to chance, let a professional like the experts at Spotter Staffing help you find something sooner rather than later. We can take the pressure of time and scarcity off your job search plate, so you have more time to enjoy your summer and rest easy knowing your next opportunity is a great one.

Ready to Find a Better Career?

Spotter Staffing offers jobs with competitive weekly compensation, amazing benefits, continuing education units, access to clinical experts, paid time off, and more! If you are looking for a new career in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Language Pathology, or Special Education, we can help! Click here to browse our open jobs or contact our team of expert recruiters today.