| A Gen Y Guide to Getting—and Keeping—a Legal Job |
With top tier firms shedding associates and in-house legal departments tightening their belts, it’s a tough time for young attorneys to enter the workforce. But there are ways to stand out from the pack. Here, experts offer their tips for making an impression and snagging—and keeping—your dream legal job.
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Lauren Williamson, InsideCounsel Date: 02/12/10 |
| Can Your Name Impact Your Job Search? |
In today’s digital age, job hunting is usually reduced to a resume that includes a printed name. First impressions are everything, and often these impressions are formed according to the name that appears on the resume. Can your name impact your job search? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Especially, if your name is on the exotic side of the spectrum. In other words, if your resume does not include a familiar Anglo-sounding name, chances are you may be getting short-changed when it comes to landing an interview.
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Vanessa Vidal Date: 12/01/09 |
| Websites for Positions In Government & Public Interest Organizations |
The following websites may lead you to various government and public interest organizations positions for lawyers and other law-related work.
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Karen Anderson Date: 07/21/09 |
| Interviewing To Land a Job |
In today's ultracompetitive job market, getting an interview is an achievement. However, according to hiring managers many top candidates are sabotaging their chances of success. What are they doing and how can you avoid making these mistakes yourself?
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Vanessa Vidal Date: 04/15/09 |
| Using the Internet in Your Job Search |
17,000 new jobs are posted online each week and employers and recruiters use the Web to make 48% of all hires. How do you make the best use of this resource?
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Leslie White Date: 04/03/09 |
| Looking for an Attorney Job? Try Networking with LinkedIn |
Looking for work? Then you know all about the necessity of networking. If you have exhausted all of the traditional forms of networking, how about using an Internet networking tool like LinkedIn?
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Vanessa Vidal Date: 03/19/09 |
| Are You Ready to Go In-House? |
There is a notable difference in wanting to go in-house and being ready to go in-house. How do you know whether you are ready? This article will help you determine whether you are truly ready to make that leap in-house.
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Vanessa Vidal Date: 03/18/09 |
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