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You’re Hired! Job Hunting Advice For Law Students and Young Lawyers
It’s Who You Know
I cannot emphasize the following enough.
If you take away one thing from this book take away this – it’s who you know. Who you know stops your resume from being thrown into the trash, lands you an interview and sometimes leads to the words “you’re hired.” Reach out to and rely on your contacts and ask them if they have opportunities or know of someone who does, and if so, if they will
put in a good word for you. Network and build new relationships and when the time is right reach out to these new contacts about job opportunities. People hire those they know, trust and like or someone who comes recommended from someone they know, trust and like. Who you know is a life principle as old as time.
SECTION 03 WHAT FIRMS WANT
It’s All About Relationships
Getting a job, getting a referral, getting business, getting invited to write or speak – it all starts and ends with relationships. Business is based on relationships. And landing a job is based upon relationships. Firms are comprised of individuals, and individuals hire others they know, like and respect – they hire others with whom they
have relationships. So in addition to focusing on your resume and your interview skills, focus on who you know, how to get to know them better, and how to get to know others. The odds are much better landing a job through someone you know than through a blind letter, e-mail or resume.
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