From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. In recent surveys hiring managers have cited “cultural fit” as among the most important factors they use to decide which job candidates to hire. If you wish to land a job offer before summer’s end, then you must use the next several weeks to create […]
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From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. Behavioral psychologists have long posited a working model that categorizes behaviors into four general groups. Every person possesses characteristics of each of the four behavioral styles. When people experience stress, however, most resort to one group of behaviors over the others. I refer to these […]
Edited from “Etiquette Tip of the Week” published by Culture and Manners Institute (February 21, 2017). When I sit with College Career Services professionals, I ask, “What are your students’ etiquette challenges?” Social media usually comes up. But one professional had an interesting insight: “College students are leaving Facebook. They are resisting LinkedIn. And they […]
The winter break is a great opportunity to get to learn about and get involved with various bar associations. The American Bar Association (ABA) offers career-building opportunities, advocates for the profession, and promotes the rule of law worldwide. ABA membership gives law students tools and resources to help them succeed in school and beyond. ABA […]
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. Most employers report that today’s colleges and universities graduate some of the smartest students this country has ever seen. Unfortunately, those same employers complain that many new hires lack a series of critically important professional skills. “I can teach a junior associate how to draft […]
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. Long before you started your summer employment experience, someone likely told you about the importance of making a positive first impression. You couldn’t have received better advice. Study after study indicates that employers develop initial reactions to prospective employees almost instantaneously. Once an impression is […]
From Vault Law Editors (May 23, 2016): If hearing the word “networking” makes you uneasy, then the idea of an informational interview may cause you serious discomfort. Many people shy away from informational interviews, which is unfortunate: studies show that informational interviews often play a critical role in a job search. In fact, statistics show […]
From Mary Crane (www.marycrane.com), who conducts our 1L Etiquette Dinners. If you’ve landed a job as a summer associate or intern, you know that the quality of the work you complete over the next several weeks will have a huge impact on whether or not you receive a job offer. Your work product, however, won’t […]
Frank Michael, D’Amore on Law.com shares his thoughts on five things that seasoned attorneys wish others would have whispered in their ears when they embarked on their legal careers (see article). D’Amore shares tips on specializing, considering opportunities, finding mentors, trusting your intuition, and forming solid friendships to guide your career. (From Law.com, Frank Michael, […]
By following these 13 tips to make the most of your summer clerkship, you’ll greatly improve your chances of not only getting a permanent offer, but of securing a position that you will find rewarding. From the co-head of Dechert’s hiring committee, Laura Swihart. (Vault Law Editors, May 9, 2016).