Salary Negotiation

While you might feel you are willing to take a job at any pay level right now, it is good to go into an interview prepared to 'talk turkey.'  This article gives suggestions about negotiating if given a low offer, and we are happy to provide data to support your negotiation.

Firm Fit

After looking through their websites and print materials, how can you determine if that firm is really a good fit for you?  This article has just the question to ask.

Time to Flee the Big City?

This article discusses the advantages of starting your practice in a rural area.

What Not to Wear

You probably think I am too concerned with this topic, but what you wear in the workplace can impact how you are perceived.  This is what the folks at Culture and Manners Institute have to say:

If you could command a higher salary or get promoted by dressing a certain way, would you do it? When it comes to fashion in the workplace, modest is hottest.

If you show too much skin (or undergarments), others will not see the person inside nor hear your ideas. Ladies, if you want to move up in the management ranks, trade in those low necked cotton t-shirts or skimpy spaghetti strapped tops for a collared blouse. Gentlemen, stop wearing clothes that are too tight to show off the guns and pull up your low-hanging drawers. Everybody, save the flip-flops for the beach.

Never let a poorly chosen outfit speak louder than you. If you want to advance in your career, dress so people respect you, not inspect you.

Tips for Social Networking

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social networking sites can be great avenues for making connections - potentially even resulting in a new job.  However, they are only effective if used in a professional manner.  Take a look at these tips from NALP for developing your professional online presence.

10 Deadly Sins

This article offers some good perspective on mistakes to avoid as a new associate.

Where the Jobs Are

This site has charts of federal hiring predictions in a number of fields, including legal.