Job Search, Market

Job Hunting is Like House Hunting in the Bay Area

  • On June 9, 2024
We all know the joys of buying a house in the Bay Area. Supply is low, and there is fierce competition. Yes, job hunting now is like this. Here are some applicable lessons for the win: Target the area. Like knowing what neighborhood you want to be in, you have to know what jobs and […]
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Job Search

What Looking for a Job Reminds Me of

  • On January 14, 2024
I’ve always thought job searching is like dating, and now the New York Times agrees (What You Can Learn About Job-Hunting From Dating Apps. Really.). Five ways job hunting and dating are similar: You need to cast a wide net. For both personal and work relationships, you don’t know who will introduce you to the […]
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Job Search

If You Are Stuck on What Kind of Job to Go For

  • On October 22, 2023
Sometimes lawyers aren’t sure what kind of job they should be going for, e.g., public or private, big company or small? Here are some gating questions that will help guide your decision: What is your location, e.g., San Francisco, Peninsula, Silicon Valley? Do you want in-person/hybrid or fully remote? Your answer will weed out many […]
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Job Search, LinkedIn, Resume

6 Job Search Tips that Do Not Apply to Lawyers 

  • On September 17, 2023
Working in-house is a specialized space, so general advice for job seekers may not work for lawyers. Here are 6 pieces of advice I’ve seen that do NOT work for getting a legal job: Always message the hiring manager and CEO when applying for a job? No. This is not a good use of your time. If […]
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Job Search, LinkedIn, Networking

Great LinkedIn Feature for Networking: Alumni Tab!

  • On June 25, 2023
Insiders are invaluable during your job search. They can give you the scoop on trends the industry is facing, what key things their company is specifically looking for, and what kinds of people succeed there. Also, if an insider recommends you, you will certainly stand out in the pile of applicants. How can you find […]
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Job Search, Market

Where Are the Jobs?

  • On April 16, 2023
In this down market, you may be wondering who is hiring. I’m busy scouting out this information for you, and this is what I’ve seen/heard: New technologies always need lawyers. An unsettled area like AI definitely falls in this category. See NYT article about the AI boom on how “lawmakers struggle to understand the technology.” […]
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Job Search, LinkedIn, Networking, Recruiter

Preparing for and Dealing with Layoffs

  • On February 26, 2023
I’ve seen lots of articles and posts on prepping for and dealing with layoffs. Here are the top tips: 1.    NYT recommends you “do a career checkup while you are still employed.” Check on the employer’s health – is it meeting its financial goals?  If business is flat or declining, update your resume with […]
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Job Search, LinkedIn

Do You Need Special Job Search Tools?

  • On February 5, 2023
If you are alarmed by this lengthy list of best job search tools according to experts, don’t be. I waded through it for you. Do you really need Grammarly, Canva, Hunter.io, Calendly, etc.? Although you can certainly use these apps, they aren’t essential for a legal job search. As a lawyer, you are already good with words, […]
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