Conquering Interview Anxiety
If you’ve ever walked into an interview with sweaty palms and a racing heart, you’re in good company. Job interviews are nerve-wrecking for most people. Of course, you don’t want a bad case of nerves...
View ArticleNational Survey of the Retention and Promotion of Women in Law Firms
The National Association of Women Lawyers and The NAWL Foundation recently reported the results of the sixth annual National Survey on the Retention and Promotion of Women in Law Firms. The NAWL Survey...
View ArticleFive Ways to Ace Your Next Interview
During World War II, General Douglas MacArthur needed to find a new personal aide. The General’s direct reports sifted through dozens of candidates and invited the top five to interview in person. One...
View ArticleTen Pieces of Advice From a Seasoned In-House Lawyer
If you’re interested in a career as in-house counsel, read this article for tips and insights from a successful in-house attorney. Ten Pieces of Advice From a Seasoned In-House Lawyer is a post from:...
View Article5 Easy Ways to Build Your Network in 2012
Whether your New Years’ Resolution is to find a job, or improve the one that you have, it make sense to build your network. In all of my years as a career counselor, this has been the most dreaded...
View ArticleWriting Your Hamburger Cover Letter
Sound strange? Click here for the delicious details. Writing Your Hamburger Cover Letter is a post from: Law School Career Services
View Article“Friend” Your Career Services Team!
The Career Services Office has an official Group Page on Facebook. Be sure to add us as a Group so you’re in the know about events and opportunities that will advance your career and professional...
View ArticleThe Job Hunter’s Guide to Social Media
If you’re actively seeking a new job, there is little doubt you’ve incorporated the use of social media into your search. For years now, we’ve had the big three: Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Now,...
View ArticleThe Shingle Life: Three Questions to Answer Before Starting a Law Firm
If you’re considering hanging a shingle, you owe it to yourself to ponder these three questions. Be sure to also attend the Career Services program, So You Plan To Hang a Shingle? A Primer on Flying...
View ArticleWhat to Do if a Company Asks for Your Facebook Password in a Interview
Imagine you’ve been on the job market for about six months. You are paying your mortgage on your credit cards at this point. Your unemployment benefits are about to run out and your job prospects...
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