Job Searches & Business Development Advice: George Clooney & Lawyers

business development, career management

No, this post isn’t actually about George Clooney, but it is about job search and business development advice that holds true for actors as well as lawyers. Over the weekend I heard a brief interview with a local actress who has a bit part in George...

Practical Tips for Networking in a Job Search

career management

A practical article from the WSJ on networking to find a job. www.blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2009/11/24/landing-a-job-through-an-established-network

Networking 101 For Law Students, Part Two

career management

Establishing and Maintaining Relationships: What do you do after you have identified lawyers you want to talk to as part of your job search? First, remember that your networking is still about building relationships. Therefore, regardless of how you contact the...

Networking 101 For Law Students, Part One

career management

Today I gave a lunchtime presentation on networking to about 45 first and second year law students at the University of Michigan Law School. The term “networking” didn’t even exist when I graduated from there 20 years ago. The event was called...