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Since most of my clients are applying to work in conservative, professional environments like law firms, investment banks, and corporations, I advise them to wear conservative, professional dress when going on an interview. That means a dark colored suit, a white or otherwise light-colored dress shirt, and a tie. Even within those constraints, there’s plenty
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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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Just as important as re-evaluating your habits and attitude is evaluating the habits and attitudes of the people surrounding you. Confidence, drive, and determination are contagious. So are depression, bitterness, and inertia. My fourth tip therefore is: Re-evaluate your friends. Spend time with people who share your positive outlook, who can give you a pep
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Whether you’re looking to make a career move or just looking at your long-term professional development, you can take advantage of the third tip to making the most of 2012: Re-evaluate your habits and attitude. Often we sabotage ourselves through our bad habits and bad attitudes. We are own worst enemies. We are the ones
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Too many people have a tendency to rest on their laurels, but they can become outdated and unmarketable fast. In a tough economy, employers are constantly wondering what you bring to the table. And in this competitive job market, you can be certain that while you are resting on your laurels, your fellow attorneys are
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My first tip for improving your job search strategies in 2012 is fairly obvious, and yet many people don’t think to do it: Re-evaluate your job search strategies. Systematically re-think what you’re doing. What strategies are you using? How are you employing those strategies? What are your results? For example, are you looking in the
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We’re all winding up 2011 as we get going on 2012. As a result of the tough economy, many of us have had a difficult year. Perhaps you’ve spent 2011 unemployed (or underemployed). Perhaps you’ve just been laid off. Either way, 2012 is looking like it’s going to be Another Year Without A Decent Paycheck.
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Need to turn your cover letter or resume up a notch? Keep these ten powerful adjectives in mind while you write. Don’t just claim you have these traits. Illustrate it. attentive conscientious consistent cutting edge determined diligent dynamic energetic enterprising enthusiastic
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