Monthly Archives: April 2012

Big Firm Hiring Catapults Four onto 2012 AM LAW 100 List

Posted on April 27, 2012 by craig

The much-scrutinized AM LAW 100 list was released this morning and, while many assume that this list remains stagnant with only minor changes, this year FOUR firms catapulted into the top-100 list.  Barnes & Thornburg, with their aggressive growth and … Continue reading →

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Increase your odds of finding a job

Posted on April 20, 2012 by michael

Want to increase your odds of finding a job?  Use every resource available to you, which means stepping outside of the bounds of replying to job postings and start taking some proactive measures. Relying solely on publications and websites for … Continue reading →

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NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET

Posted on April 13, 2012 by michael

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and detailed in The Am Law Daily, the growth in legal sector jobs has reversed course.  After two straight months of job growth, March numbers show a loss of 1,300 legal-related jobs. … Continue reading →

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Thank You Notes

Posted on April 5, 2012 by craig

Earlier this week, at a CLE presentation on job search strategies, a hiring partner at a local firm lamented that too few candidates send thank you notes after interviews.  In fact, at his firm if anyone goes the extra mile … Continue reading →

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