CAREER DEVELOPMENT ARTICLES
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY |
| Three Key Job Search Strategies for Lawyers Looking to Make a Change by Kate Neville In the current market, there are far more qualified attorneys than there are available legal positions... more> |
| Getting Unstuck: Managing Change and Transitions by Marcia Pennington Shannon Change is scary, exciting, and intimidating – all at the same time. Most of us shy away from change, even if we really want something. Often the result is the feeling of being “stuck”... more> |
NETWORKING |
| Schedule Your Networking by Donna Gerson Whether you are actively job-seeking or contemplating a move in the future, networking is an important aspect of your career development... more> |
| Enhance Your Network Through Bar Associations by Donna Gerson State, local, and specialty bar associations offer excellent opportunities to enlarge one's circle of contacts... more> |
INTERVIEW SKILLS |
| Information Interviewing - Part 1 by Donna Gerson Think of Informational interviewing as a specialized form of networking in which you speak informally with a professional in a practice area or career nich of interest to you... more> |
| Information Interviewing - Part 2 by Donna Gerson Begin by framing your career search issue. What are you seeking to learn?... more> |
| Information Interviewing - Part 3 by Donna Gerson Once you have identified a potential contact, write to inquire about the possibility of scheduling an interview time... more> |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / BUSINESS ETIQUETTE |
| Avoiding the Blahs: Why and How To Be Fully Engaged In Your Work by Whiting Dimock Leary In this economy, whether you are seeking new employment or striving to succeed in your current job, success requires attention to your level of engagement and your attitude... more> |
| Clean Up Your Internet Image by Donna Gerson Your Internet image can impact your jobs search. A 2009 CareerBuilder.com survey recently reported that more than 45% of employers search social networking sites to screen job candidates... more> |
| Cover Letter Advice by Donna Gerson Employers read cover letters carefully. Very carefully. In fact, your cover letter may be your single most important advocacy tool because it speaks for you in your absence... more> |
| Critical Career Skills by Marcia Pennington Shannon Are you developing your critical career skills? Critical career skills or competencies allow you to focus on your own success... more> |
| Email And Blog With Care by Donna Gerson When drafting or forwarding emails or using the Internet at the office, be sure to exercise caution before you hit "send." Many a relationship and reputation has been tarnished, sometimes beyond repair, from thoughtless emails... more> |
| Thank You Notes and Other Correspondence by Donna Gerson After you interview with an employer, promptly send a thank you letter preferably within 24 hours of your interview... more> |
| Your Professional Image: Telephone Tips by Donna Gerson When you're conducting a job search, you must present a professional demeanor at all times. In particular, the telephone can be a source of traps for the unwary... more> |
ALTERNATIVE LEGAL CAREERS |
| State and Local Government Careers for Attorneys by Nancy Carver Have you thought about employment with a state or local government? A broad range of options exist for attorneys interested in pursuing employment at the state and local level... more> |