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Whether you've been outplaced or are thinking about a lateral move, don't overlook a single online job bank here. To help give you a head start, we've done some due diligence already. This section includes some of the most consistently productive online job banks. Good luck.
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Career counselors, career coaches, and headhunters. Don't they all do the same thing? Before handing over your résumé and a check, read this thoughtful, three-part essay by legal career consultant Carol Kanarek.
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With law firms scaling back programs and delaying start dates, you need a Plan B. What's yours? Check out our rotating series of articles to help new grads navigate a fragile economy.
Maybe this isn't the best time to jump ship. But if you're serious, make time for self-assessment. This section presents a few simple exercises (and resources) that reveal job preferences of which you may not have been aware ... or were reluctant to admit.
What Every Job-Hunting Lawyer Needs to Know
By Charles Volkert
If you’re in the market for a new position in the legal field, you know there’s no shortage of career information available, from job-related Web sites to advice from well-meaning friends and colleagues. You need to bear in mind, however, that although information is plentiful, it can [...]