An interview provides the opportunity for an employer to assess a job candidate, but the interviewer shouldn’t be the only one asking the questions. Job candidates can save a lot of trouble and prevent surprises later by asking the right questions during the interview. A few key questions to ask your interviewer: What type of…
Networking Your Way to a Job
The following post is contributed by Mariana Ashley. Recent college grads are under a lot of pressure to find a job right away, and many believe the best way to find one is to pour over online job ads hoping to stumble upon a diamond in the rough. While you should certainly keep looking for…
Alternative Careers for Law School Graduates
Most people enter law school with the intention of becoming lawyers after graduations, but a percentage of law school graduates have trouble finding jobs. Fortunately, there are other career paths that allow you to utilize your legal education while earning a good living. When attorney jobs are scarce, what are the alternatives for law school…
Top Sites for Employment Trends and Statistics
Successful career planning requires an understanding of employment trends, including which occupations are growing and which are declining. Several great websites offer statistics on job growth, layoffs, and hiring. A few of the best sites for tracking employment trends and statistics: Vault.com Employment Tracker Vault’s employment tracker lists significant layoffs and hires from small and…
The Problems with Law School
For decades, law school has been viewed as a ticket to success and a solid career. And while many law school graduates do have great careers in the legal field, others struggle with crippling debt and no job prospects. The recent economic crisis has highlighted a problem that’s existed for years. A few key factors…