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April 17, 2009
Classes are ending and I’m still seeking work. What should I be doing?
Firstly, don’t panic. Remember that employers do not necessarily operate on or even consider the academic calendar in their hiring decisions. The CSO is still receiving job postings and employers are still seeking to fill needs in their offices. If you are still seeking at this point, here are five things you should be doing to position yourself for securing employment:
1. Keep a positive attitude and remain calm. Yes, it’s a difficult time to be conducting a job search, but employers want positive and upbeat people working for them. So stay positive and know that the right opportunity for you is out there; you just have to find it.
2. Follow up with all applications you’ve sent out but have received no response to, no matter how long ago you replied. Make the phone calls and find out whether the position has been filled and, if it hasn’t, suggest that you are available for an interview and would be more than happy to come in and speak with them.
3. Touch base with all of your personal and professional networking contacts, especially those you haven’t talked to in a while. Give them an update on the school year and let them know you’re still seeking employment. Remind them of the opportunities you’re looking for and ask them for any additional advice and referrals they might have.
4. Continue to make new contacts. Do this by getting alumni names from the CSO, using martindale.com and firm websites to identify people you’d like to speak with, attending CLE events and social events where attorneys may congregate.
5. Continue to stay in contact with the CSO about your job search. Remember that we remain open our normal business hours (8:30 – 5:00) during reading days, exams, and the summer break.
Posted by kcc17 at April 17, 2009 09:52 AM