New York Bar Group Develops Alternatives to 'Big Law' Jobs (Wall St Journal)

With thousands of debt-laden new lawyers entering the market at a time when plum jobs at big firms are in short supply, the influential New York City Bar Association is trying out some alternatives.

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5 Biggest Attorney Job Search Mistakes

Conducting an improper job search can have all sorts of negative repercussions that stretch way beyond making a simple mistake. If you conduct an ineffective job search

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7 Tips For Toppling Rivals And Enemies

Being polite, sensitive and bending the truth about how wonderful your boss is, is a good idea.

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Social Media Strategies for your Job Search

Make sure to post relevant content about your career interests and passions.

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There's a Right Way to Do Online Networking

Social-media websites like LinkedIn have made job hunting easier by automating many tasks. But one-click networking invitations fall short when trying to reach people, say experts. Instead, job hunters need to engage other professionals on a more personal level. This includes getting introductions to people outside of your network who can help you with your career. The trick is knowing how to ask.

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Bosses may use social media to discriminate

Companies now regularly look up job applicants online as part of the hiring process. A new study suggests they may also use what they find to discriminate.

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Why should we hire you

Succinctly and enthusiastically restate your qualifications. In the delivery of your message, it's not only what you say but how you say it. Less is more: Be succinct, clear and convincing.

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10 Things to Omit from Resumes

Avoid including salary expectations on your resume. If your salary expectations are too high, you can be seen as too expensive by the employer and could be rejected on that basis alone before you have the chance to say you “might have negotiated”.

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