Build a Plan

The Time to Act is Now

Landing a job in the legal profession isn't rocket science, but it does require initiative, diligence and persistence. We're here to help, but in the end it's up to you to make the necessary effort.

Create a Career Plan. Map Your Future.

• Assess yourself and develop your plan
  • What are your values and interests?
  • What are your strengths and skills?
  • What are your preferences for:
    • Area of law,
    • Co-workers and superiors,
    • Organizational culture, style, and size?
• Use Career Services
  • Attend recruiting events and panels.
  • Get to know our alumni.
• Do Your Homework
  • Research the areas of law that interest you.
  • Research firms and organizations of interest:
    • How does this firm/organization stack up against competitors?
    • What is the organizational culture?
    • What are its values and personality?
• Develop a winning resume
  It should:
  
  • Differentiate you from other candidates,
  • Articulate your competitive advantage,
  • Effectively tell your story.
• Refine your interview skills so you feel confident
  • Learn how to approach interviews and interviewers.
  • Become familiar with the questions you are likely to be asked and develop appropriate responses.
• Be prepared
  Schedule a mock interview with a career counselor.
• Network, connect, and follow up
• Over 80% of jobs filled are a result of networking. Learn the skills of networking.
• Reevaluate your search
  Be critical of yourself: How are you doing? Where could you improve?
• Learn and be attentive to job-search etiquette
  Etiquette is critical:
  
  • Show respect to everyone with whom you are in contact during your job search.
  • Attend functions when you RSVP, or send regrets if you are not be able to attend.
  • Write timely thank-you letters, return calls promptly, and let those that help you know that you appreciate their efforts.
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