Legal Jobs Report: October (WSJ)

Legal jobs in October numbered 1,129,200 — more than 50,000 fewer than the 10-year high of 1,180,000 set in May 2007. The sector has added 4,100 jobs over the last 12 months.

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It’s Not That Complicated – Simple Truths For Leadership Success

Great leaders are built by being in the game, not by standing on the sidelines or sitting in the classroom.

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New Rules For Writing The Perfect Cover Letter.

(Business Insider) People need to focus their cover letters on the company they’re applying to, not on themselves.

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5 Questions That Will Help You Find Your Dream Job

Volunteering is one of the most reliable bridges on which to cross over from your current job to what you dream of doing.

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Warren Buffett offers up his insights for your women in the workforce.

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO told women to "stop holding yourself back" and shared personal stories — including how he overcame his fear of public speaking — to highlight universal career lessons.

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5 dumb negotiating mistakes smart people make

Begin any business-related situation in an amicable manner, especially with a negotiation. Start a conversation in a friendly manner - it's up to the other person to save or damage the relationship.

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The Right Moves: Job Search and Career Development Strategies for Lawyer

This is a must read for all women attorneys who are trying to break through the glass ceiling. Shari Davidson is a search consultant who specialize in placing top lawyers.

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Should You Use Facebook for Professional Networking?

The key Between Social and Professional Networking, is be careful and use your connections wisely (on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter).

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Prospecting: How to Make the Most of LinkedIn

"Post something if you just closed a big contract or were honored and gained some new account. It's a little about self-promotion," said Shari Davidson, president of On Balance Search Consultants, LLC.

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Why Your Experience And Education Won’t Get You Hired

In the end, when a hiring decision needs to be made, most employers will choose an honest individual who shows presence, enthusiasm, and passion for the company and the job over hard skills and qualifications.

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LinkedIn Further Mobilizes Candidates and Recruiters

People are more mobile than ever before. Yet recruiters and the recruiting process, are still chained to the desktop. That has made it painstakingly difficult for candidates to search for, discover and apply for jobs via mobile. Mobile 'Work With Us' via LinkedIn offers a solution to mobilization.

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