If Employed, How Acquire Work?
AssociateX (Jul 31 - 1:41 am)
For me - resume/cover letter specifically targeted to employer.
then at the interview, talking up a good game to make them really want to hire me on the spot.
I'd say 99% of the time it worked.
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For me - resume/cover letter specifically targeted to employer.
then at the interview, talking up a good game to make them really want to hire me on the spot.
I'd say 99% of the time it worked.
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lolcat (Jul 31 - 8:10 am)
Recruiter. Previous job was through a temp agency and turned into a decade-long permanent position. I've suggested the latter path a number of times, here. Even if the position involves shoveling sh*t, keep a good attitude and try to be the best sh*t-shoveler you can.
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Recruiter. Previous job was through a temp agency and turned into a decade-long permanent position. I've suggested the latter path a number of times, here. Even if the position involves shoveling sh*t, keep a good attitude and try to be the best sh*t-shoveler you can.
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SoDespondent (Jul 31 - 1:45 pm)
$7.99/mo Xbox Live subscription --> Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, General
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$7.99/mo Xbox Live subscription --> Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, General
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wolfman (Jul 31 - 5:10 pm)
The way that supposedly "never works" - sent a targeted resume and a well-written specific cover letter to an address given on a (somewhat specialized) electronic job board. Then a screening interview, then a real interview.
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The way that supposedly "never works" - sent a targeted resume and a well-written specific cover letter to an address given on a (somewhat specialized) electronic job board. Then a screening interview, then a real interview.
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AJRESQ (Jul 31 - 8:59 pm)
I networked.
Just kidding.
Yeah, I did it the old fashioned way by sending a specific, well written cover letter to a law firm that advertised it was hiring on Simplicity. After the interview, I followed up with the thank you emails and reiterated what we discussed and why I would be a good fit with the firm.
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I networked.
Just kidding.
Yeah, I did it the old fashioned way by sending a specific, well written cover letter to a law firm that advertised it was hiring on Simplicity. After the interview, I followed up with the thank you emails and reiterated what we discussed and why I would be a good fit with the firm.
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unfrozenlawyer (Jul 31 - 11:50 pm)
First ever client hired the guy to replace me. He liked my work. He gave me contract work. Now I work for him full time.
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First ever client hired the guy to replace me. He liked my work. He gave me contract work. Now I work for him full time.
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boojee (Aug 1 - 1:11 am)
Here are some tips that have helped me along the way:
1. You always have to challenge yourself. If you do not have a job, maybe you are not really challenging yourself.
2. You also need to "Sell Yourself."
3. Additionally, you may want to hire a "Life Coach."
4. Make a list of where you want to be in 10 years and put it by your bedside in the morning so that you are constantly reminded of your goals.
5. Always greet people with a firm handshake, warm smile ,and dress appropriate for all occasions.
6. Never sell yourself short.
7. Always get up in the morning and say to yourself that you are going to send out 50 resumes. Remember - -the early bird always gets the worm.
8. And Network, Network, Network.
I probably left some off the list.
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Here are some tips that have helped me along the way:
1. You always have to challenge yourself. If you do not have a job, maybe you are not really challenging yourself.
2. You also need to "Sell Yourself."
3. Additionally, you may want to hire a "Life Coach."
4. Make a list of where you want to be in 10 years and put it by your bedside in the morning so that you are constantly reminded of your goals.
5. Always greet people with a firm handshake, warm smile ,and dress appropriate for all occasions.
6. Never sell yourself short.
7. Always get up in the morning and say to yourself that you are going to send out 50 resumes. Remember - -the early bird always gets the worm.
8. And Network, Network, Network.
I probably left some off the list.
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toiletexpert (Aug 1 - 4:13 am)
I sent in a resume for a job opening I found on the internet. I knew not a single person. Networking can blow me.
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I sent in a resume for a job opening I found on the internet. I knew not a single person. Networking can blow me.
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CleverLoginName (Aug 1 - 2:25 pm)
How do you network if you suffer from serious social anxiety? I know "LOL NETWORK MOAR" is a running gag here (rightfully so, in some contexts), but I'm being serious. I know that meeting and forming good relationships with as many people as possible is really useful in finding work.
I tend to do fine in written communication, especially if I don't have to initiate it. I also tend to do fine in structured interactions, like job interviews, study groups, etc. But in purely social settings, I'm lost. I see people initiating casual conversations with strangers like it's the easiest thing in the world, and I just...can't.
If anyone else has suffered this problem, how have you dealt with it?
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How do you network if you suffer from serious social anxiety? I know "LOL NETWORK MOAR" is a running gag here (rightfully so, in some contexts), but I'm being serious. I know that meeting and forming good relationships with as many people as possible is really useful in finding work.
I tend to do fine in written communication, especially if I don't have to initiate it. I also tend to do fine in structured interactions, like job interviews, study groups, etc. But in purely social settings, I'm lost. I see people initiating casual conversations with strangers like it's the easiest thing in the world, and I just...can't.
If anyone else has suffered this problem, how have you dealt with it?
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unfrozenlawyer (Aug 1 - 9:35 pm)
Truthfully, its going to be super hard for you to be a lawyer with serious social anxiety. I mean, you can probably get away with it at a big firm where you can avoid a courtroom, but you can't in small law. Trial work is a small shop's bread and butter.
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Truthfully, its going to be super hard for you to be a lawyer with serious social anxiety. I mean, you can probably get away with it at a big firm where you can avoid a courtroom, but you can't in small law. Trial work is a small shop's bread and butter.
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kansas (Aug 1 - 11:17 pm)
Counseling may help. Like maybe a counseling group for people with anxiety. I have this problem but was more or less cured by working in sales. Just talk to people and try not to dwell on what they think of you. It really doesn't matter what they think, despite your anxious feelings. Everyone likes attention, so just be friendlier than you think is acceptable, and keep at it.
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Counseling may help. Like maybe a counseling group for people with anxiety. I have this problem but was more or less cured by working in sales. Just talk to people and try not to dwell on what they think of you. It really doesn't matter what they think, despite your anxious feelings. Everyone likes attention, so just be friendlier than you think is acceptable, and keep at it.
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sazerac (Aug 1 - 10:36 pm)
Resume spam to every position of this type in the country. I actually have no idea how I got this job.
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Resume spam to every position of this type in the country. I actually have no idea how I got this job.
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LexCorde (Aug 1 - 10:42 pm)
You have to be persistent and keep trying. Most lawyers are busy and will forget about your resume as one of many unless you constantly put a reminder in their e-mail inbox. Also networking is not a bad thing but something done each and everyday. Talk to strangers on the bus. You never know who you'll meet.
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You have to be persistent and keep trying. Most lawyers are busy and will forget about your resume as one of many unless you constantly put a reminder in their e-mail inbox. Also networking is not a bad thing but something done each and everyday. Talk to strangers on the bus. You never know who you'll meet.
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kansas (Aug 1 - 11:13 pm)
Apply for everything you think you may have an interest in. If you don't have a practice area of interest, apply for everything. Take the job you get - it will probably pay badly. Learn everything about the job and get to know as many outside vendors, lawyers, etc that you can. If you get a job with a corp, get to know all the outside vendors and try really hard to make your boss look good, painful as that may be. If you get a job in a law firm, try to have as much client interaction as possible (they may prevent you) and get to know as many local or (if your firm has a national practice) as many practice-area related lawyers as possible. Tell everyone you meet that you do X, whatever it is that you like the best. Then start looking for the next job.
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Apply for everything you think you may have an interest in. If you don't have a practice area of interest, apply for everything. Take the job you get - it will probably pay badly. Learn everything about the job and get to know as many outside vendors, lawyers, etc that you can. If you get a job with a corp, get to know all the outside vendors and try really hard to make your boss look good, painful as that may be. If you get a job in a law firm, try to have as much client interaction as possible (they may prevent you) and get to know as many local or (if your firm has a national practice) as many practice-area related lawyers as possible. Tell everyone you meet that you do X, whatever it is that you like the best. Then start looking for the next job.
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TiredofStrugglin (Aug 2 - 11:09 am)
sent a resume and cover letter to a blind Internet job listing. job kinda sucks... but i know of worse jobs to be had out there.
job before that i got through a former supervisor and friend... on that one, i was final round before the job was even listed publicly.
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Post a message in this threadsent a resume and cover letter to a blind Internet job listing. job kinda sucks... but i know of worse jobs to be had out there.
job before that i got through a former supervisor and friend... on that one, i was final round before the job was even listed publicly.
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