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4 ways to manage your attention span
You are the boss of your attention span. You are the boss of your attention span. Yet how you manage when your world is pinging you to read texts, tweets, emails, and Instagrams is a measure of your professionalism. Whether … Continue reading
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A single-minded sprint to finals?
A single-minded sprint to finals? After spring break you have options that maximize study time without sacrificing job search strategies. Hunker down now. Up the ante on studying. Finish, tweak, and memorize outlines. Outline the note cases. Listen to … Continue reading
Speech patterns are first impressions
Speech patterns are first impressions Before you say another word, know that first impressions can, “um, like you know,” be forever. The beginning of the school year is a good time to review your speech patterns. Friends and colleagues know … Continue reading
3rd Week of Work: Getting to Know Your Colleagues
Ideally, your office will be filled with interesting and talented people who do good work without generating drama, and who can be trusted with professional confidences. You should make sincere efforts to get to know both lawyers and staff because … Continue reading
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2nd Week of Work: 4 ways to sync with support staff
If this is your first grown-up job, almost every support staff person knows more than you. You may know more about some abstract points of law, but they know: Where the courthouses are and how to submit documents on time … Continue reading
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First Week of Work: Make the first day count
First impressions are forever. Whether this is your first-ever professional job or one more step on your career path, make the first day count. Meeting people: Strong handshakes and good eye contact are key. Do your best to begin to … Continue reading
Job Search Outside OCI: Spring Break Edition
Spring break is a defining moment for thousands of law students who must finally accept that they are not likely to get a job through fall OCI. Their resumes are not under a stray file. That door has closed. Small … Continue reading
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Three Bs to energize your job search
Unless your loved one included a job offer with the flowers and chocolate, February 15 will be a good time to energize your job search. Begin with these Three B’s. Begin a Job Search By Ditching Your Baggage Ruth Hayden, … Continue reading
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Best tips for recruiting recommenders
Writing letters of recommendation is either a joy or a chore. If you lay the right groundwork, recommending you can be a pleasure. Follow the Best Tips for finding recommenders to make this process work for both of you. Do … Continue reading
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