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You’re Hired! Job Hunting Advice For Law Students and Young Lawyers
Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make
Job seekers make some common mistakes, including
◗ Not defining with specificity where, geographically, they want to work
◗ Not knowing the area or areas of law they want to pursue
◗ Not knowing the type of firm, in terms of size, practice areas and reputation, they want to work for
◗ Not knowing, budget and finance wise, how long they can remain out of work before they have to lower their expectations
◗ Not taking time to study the local job market
◗ Not having someone else review their resume
◗ Not having several writing samples ready to go
◗ Not asking family, friends, colleagues and contacts about job opportunities
◗ Not reaching out to a headhunter
◗ Not seeking a mentor to assist with the
job seeking process
These are the common mistakes I hear job seekers make. Each can be addressed and rectified and if resolved, can stop being stumbling blocks to landing a job.
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