As a career coach and resume writer, many of my clients come to me when they need a job. Perhaps they’ve been laid off, or their firm closed, or they were unable to land a summer internship. At that point, they’re already playing catch up. A great resume is important, but it’s not a silver

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Many of us complain about how busy we are. Too busy to get that resume done. Too busy to reconnect with old colleagues. Too busy to write that article. Too busy to sharpen those public speaking skills. It’s easy to be too busy. But that doesn’t mean you’re productive. When you find yourself so busy

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If you’re still thinking about making a New Year’s Resolution, then you’re probably a candidate for giving up procrastination. Procrastination is a major source of stress and distraction in many people’s lives. We build things up in our minds until they seem overwhelming. It’s difficult to relax, to focus, to sleep, to be good colleagues

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My last tip for moving forward in 2012 is: Re-evaluate your network. Let me stop you before you say, “I don’t have a network.” That’s nonsense. Everyone you know or have a connection with is part of your network. Everyone you went to school with (classmates and fellow alumni) is part of your network. Everyone

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Most jobs aren’t found through job ads or even legal recruiters. Most jobs are part of the “hidden job market” and are found through networking. If you’re serious about building your network of attorneys–whether for client referrals, career development, or simply to meet and greet–then head over to Lawlink.com, where it’s all about building, maintaining,

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