Is summer really a “dead zone” for networking and career growth? Not even close.

In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Betsy Jewell is joined by fellow career coaches Kathleen Dohoney and Meredith Dinitz to share practical strategies for building career momentum during the summer months, even when hiring feels slower.

Together, they discuss how to stay visible, strengthen your network, develop in-demand skills, and position yourself for opportunities before the busy fall hiring season begins. From networking without feeling transactional to building proof of work, volunteering strategically, using LinkedIn more effectively, and developing AI fluency, this episode is packed with actionable career advice for today’s job market.

Whether you are a college student, recent graduate, career changer, mid-career professional, or actively job searching, these tips will help you use the summer intentionally and avoid the September panic.

In this episode, we discuss:• Summer networking strategies that actually work• How to build proof of work and stand out to employers• Why volunteering can create career opportunities• How to stay visible on LinkedIn during slower hiring periods• AI fluency and digital skills employers are looking for• Why relationship-building matters more than mass applying• How to create career momentum before fall hiring ramps up

If you are looking for practical career advice, networking tips, job search strategies, LinkedIn guidance, or ways to future-proof your career in an AI-driven job market, this episode is for you.

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Betsy Jewell

⁠betsyjewellcoaching.com⁠

LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyjewell/⁠

Meredith Pasekoff-Dinitz

yourcareerhappinesspc.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/

Kathleen Dohoney

celticcareerpros.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleendohoney1/

Links and Resources

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