Networking 101

As you travel over the holidays, use these pointers to effectively interact with people who might be future business contacts.

Tips for the Unemployed Graduate

This article has practical strategies for tackling the daunting job search.

The Benefits of the Informational Interview

This article is a very practical guide to arranging for and getting the most out of informational interviews.

Resume Honesty

I haven't seen this as a problem with our students, but just in case you are tempted to fudge your resume a bit, let this article remind you to be completely honest.

Finally, Some Good News!

Those wanting to work for Uncle Sam will find some comfort from this Washington Post article.

Will Tweet for Work

Scroll to the bottom of this page for some great advice about using Twitter in your job search.

Staying hired: Everything young lawyers need to know, but are afraid to ask

Tips from the ABA on succeeding in your first position

Lessons for Lawyers from Mary Kay Beauty Consultants

Scroll down to the bottom of this page for an interesting approach to thinking about your future business (or job search!).

Baby Steps to Marketing

This article encourages attorneys to just start somewhere - anywhere - when marketing themselves.

Words of Wisdom for New Associates

This associate offers advice for starting out in your new job.

Ladies, Don't Be a "Dorothy" in the Workplace

This article discusses the need for women to assert themselves in large firms.

25 Ways to Sabotage Your Job Search

Great article from MSN about mistakes to avoid

Info for Going Solo

If you are considering the possibility of starting your own practice, you might be interested in this free teleseminar being presented Tuesday, June 9.

Tech Etiquette

I confess: I am addicted to my iPhone. Regardless, we would all do well to remember the pointers in this article.

Tips for Getting an Offer at the End of the Summer

For those of you doing a clerkship at a firm this summer, this article has great pointers about how to make the best impression possible.

Extreme Interviewing

Certainly not an approach we recommend...but very funny

Cover Letters: Mystery Solved

Many of you ask to see sample cover letters, because it is so difficult to figure out where to jump in when when writing one. While we have format and content suggestions here, we have chosen not to provide actual cover letters for fear they will all start looking and sounding the same. This article has good suggestions for making your cover letter stand out. And, as always, we are happy to review any materials you intend to use in your job search.

My Ideal Job Would Be...

This article is geared toward people who are already practicing and would like to change careers, but the message is the same: if a career in law is not for you, evaluate your strengths and interests and channel them elsewhere.

Fibbing Is Not Ok.

Just a reminder of the importance of honesty in the application process...Integrity issues seem to be a theme in this person's academic background.

LinkedIn & Law Students

I admittedly have not been a big proponent of LinkedIn - largely because I have not really figured out how to effectively use it. However, this blog (written by a law student) makes a compelling argument for being deliberate in using LinkedIn as one tool in your networking belt. As with all social networking sites, remember to use large doses of discretion and propriety.

Moxy gone awry

When we tell you to think 'outside the box' when searching for a job in this economy, this is not what we have in mind.

Job Hunt Tips in Today's Market

Ursula Furi-Perry, nationally published legal writer and adjunct professor at the Massachusetts School of Law, gives advice on navigating the recessionary legal job market in this article.