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February 26, 2009
Spring Break Job Search
While you are counting the days until Spring Break, don’t forget to also be planning the ways you will use Spring Break to your advantage in your job search. Spring Break is a great time to:
Implement the advice you receive from Kimm Walton on March 2. Before you even leave for Spring Break, you’ll have the chance to update your job search strategy. Kimm Walton, a Case Western Reserve graduate and author of “Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams” will be here in person on March 2 to present her job searching seminar, based on the newly released Second Edition of her book. The seminar will be held in Room A59 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Be sure to attend, take notes, and implement her job search advice during Spring Break!
Network. If you haven’t already done so, you need to be contacting attorneys now to schedule informational meetings during Spring Break. Seek out those who practice in areas that interest you and ask about their career path. If you are in your target geographic location over break, talk to them about the legal market there.
Follow up. Plan to spend some time making those follow-up calls you have been meaning to get to. If you sent materials to an employer and haven't gotten a response be sure to call to follow up. You never know where the conversation might lead.
Attend a CLE course. If you’ll be in Cleveland during Spring Break, check out what activities the CMBA or the OSBA will be sponsoring and attend. CLEs, section meetings, and other events are perfect opportunities to meet practicing attorneys.
Stay proactive. Don't let opportunities that become available over break pass you by! Keep checking Symplicity and reaching out to employers and networking contacts.
Meet with a counselor. Make an appointment with a CSO counselor to talk with us over break if you are in town or for when you return from break. We are happy to talk with you about your job search and career goals.
Posted by kcc17 at February 26, 2009 04:42 PM