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Category: Job Search and Transitions
Should a resume be one page?
Should a resume be one page?
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After my job interview my interest level has waned. Is it ok to withdraw midway through the process or should I keep an open mind and complete it?
After my job interview my interest level has waned. Is it ok to withdraw midway through the process or should I keep an open mind and complete it?
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How much detail should I include to create the best LinkedIn profile?
How much detail should I include to create the best LinkedIn profile?
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My company has been struggling and the stock has been sinking for a while. How much will the negative brand impact my candidacy for a new job? Do companies only want to hire lawyers from “successful” companies?
My company has been struggling and the stock has been sinking for a while. How much will the negative brand impact my candidacy for a new job? Do companies only want to hire lawyers from “successful” companies?
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Whenever I apply for a job online, I never hear back. It’s really annoying! What can I do to change this?
Whenever I apply for a job online, I never hear back. It’s really annoying! What can I do to change this?
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I’m a senior law firm partner and want to move in house. How do I convince employers that my experience is relevant and I’m not too old?
I’m a senior law firm partner and want to move in house. How do I convince employers that my experience is relevant and I’m not too old?
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After applying for a job, is it appropriate to contact attorneys in the organization who went to my law school or undergrad to get a better sense of the company/firm?
After applying for a job, is it appropriate to contact attorneys in the organization who went to my law school or undergrad to get a better sense of the company/firm?
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I was fired from my job. How to I address this issue in an interview without compromising my candidacy?
I was fired from my job. How to I address this issue in an interview without compromising my candidacy?
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As an associate, will it hurt my career to join a law firm’s “satellite” office as opposed to its headquarters?
As an associate, will it hurt my career to join a law firm’s “satellite” office as opposed to its headquarters?
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Do top academic credentials still provide lawyers with a big competitive advantage in today’s legal job market?
Do top academic credentials still provide lawyers with a big competitive advantage in today’s legal job market?
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I interviewed for a job and was told I would hear back within two weeks, but that time has passed and I still haven’t heard anything. What’s your advice about following up? 
I interviewed for a job and was told I would hear back within two weeks, but that time has passed and I still haven’t heard anything. What’s your advice about following up? 
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I’m a GC seeking to transition to a non-GC role.
I’m a GC seeking to transition to a non-GC role.
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Is there a predictable hiring cycle for a lateral associates in this market? I’m a law firm associate and want to move to another firm.
Is there a predictable hiring cycle for a lateral associates in this market? I’m a law firm associate and want to move to another firm.
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Dear Julie, I’m a twelfth year corporate associate with no partnership prospects because the firm is slow. What are my career options?
Dear Julie, I’m a twelfth year corporate associate with no partnership prospects because the firm is slow. What are my career options?
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