job search

“The extent to which you take responsibility over something is the extent to which you take control over it.” –I came across this quote the other day and it got me thinking; this statement can be related to many facets of one’s life. However, as an employment advocate, I find this to be especially true. Until you are ready to put all your efforts and strength into your job search, you will never fully realize the potential that does exist.

A successful job search may require a plethora of factors. Having full control of each and every step is crucial in ultimately landing that position. Being proactive is first and foremost. Far too often, many job seekers wait for ‘things to happen’, allowing others along with external factors to control his or her destiny. Time is too precious to let go by the waste side. Every minute lost is an opportunity that may have been yours.

For those of you in the legal industry, I urge you to stop and take a closer look at the services Legal Authority provides. This process allows you to delve into every opportunity imaginable. It puts you in control of your job search from start to finish. The ability to reach out to each and every firm is a powerful resource and one which may prove vital in order to attain that desired position.

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Are you among the many job seekers who are contemplating whether you should waste time job searching during the holiday season? If you are, I advise you to start job searching. If you’ve already started job searching, then continue to job search. Contrary to what many job seekers believe, hiring does not come to a halt during the holidays. Hiring may slow down a little, but it still goes on. Employers still have needs for their businesses, and they must continue to fill those needs.

Additionally, there are great benefits to job searching during the holidays. These benefits include that:

• There is reduced competition among job seekers. Since most job seekers put their job searches on hold, there is less competition for jobs. Since there is less competition, this increases your chances at landing a job.
• More executives and hiring persons are in good spirits during the holidays. Their good spirits make them more open to networking and interviewing.
• The holiday season is a great time for networking. There are many parties and events during the holiday season. Take advantage of this and mention your job search. You never know who may be able to help you in your job search.
• Professionals tend to change jobs, retire, and earn promotions more during the months of November and December. Therefore, hiring persons will be looking to replace these professionals.

Remember, even during the holidays, the is no holiday for job searching.

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In The Art of War, Sun Tzu said: “To be able to transform with the enemy is what is meant by ’spiritlike’.”

What Sun Tzu meant is that groups who win in war have no fixed form; instead, they manifest themselves in whatever way required to attain victory. They take shape in response to what obstacles they are presented with.

One of the exciting things about being an attorney is that your skills are transferable. For example, a litigator can become a construction defect attorney, a corporate attorney can practice law in Cleveland or Dubai and an intellectual property attorney can move from Texas to Pittsburgh. The fact is there are options everywhere if you know how to look and you know how to search.

One of the best uses of your talents is to expand your options and take advantage of opportunities outside your current geographic area. In the legal field, you have opportunities available to you in other cities and other markets and even other practice areas. The sky is the limit for what you can achieve.

When the economy changes, you need to be ready and willing to adapt. You need to “transform” in response to the obstacles ahead. This is what the best job seekers do. Follow their lead.

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