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November 20, 2008
Making the Most of Winter Break for your Job Search
As classes end and finals begin, Winter Break might be the furthest thing from your mind. But Winter Break is fast approaching and somewhere in your mind, after studying and after finals, you should be planning how to make the most of that time to continue your job search.
Winter Break is a key time to do a “people-oriented” job search. Make a list of alumni in your target geographic market and reach out to them now to see if they have time to talk with you during Winter Break. Travel to your target geographic market and schedule informational meetings with attorneys who are practicing in areas and at employers that are interesting to you. Ask those attorneys for advice – about practicing in their area of expertise, about the job market in the geographic region, and about ways to uncover job opportunities in the area. Don’t be afraid to ask for additional contacts who you might consider reaching out to. And remember that, even if an informational meeting does not immediately turn into a job opportunity, it can still put you on the path to finding a position that is right for you.
The CSO hosted a workshop yesterday with tips on how to make the most of your winter break. If you missed this workshop, be sure to stop by the CSO to pick up the handouts and to talk with a counselor about your Winter Break job search strategy.
Posted by kcc17 at November 20, 2008 06:17 PM