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Joshua Stein
Joshua Stein is the sole principal of Joshua Stein PLLC, a prominent commercial real estate law practice in Manhattan. For more information on the author, visit www.joshuastein.com.
Desiree Moore
Desiree Moore is the President and founder of Greenhorn Legal, LLC. Greenhorn Legal offers intensive practical skills training programs for law students and new lawyers as they transition from law school into their legal practices. Ms. Moore is the author of the new book, Thrive – A New Lawyer’s Guide to Law Firm Practice (American Bar Association, 2012). Get your copy here! Have questions or just want to chat? You can contact Ms. Moore at: desiree@greenhornlegal.com, on Facebook, or on Twitter at @greenhornlegal.
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Nancy Palermo, Esq.
Garrison & SissonYour career is a marathon, not a sprint. Formulate a plan early on to position you for your ultimate career goal. If you decide to use a legal recruiter, choose wisely—make sure the recruiter is experienced, really knows the law firms and/or companies in your market, is candid and realistic about what options are the best fit for you, and is responsive and supportive during your search. More generally: 1) be thoroughly prepared and invested in every interview; 2) treat every networking call or meeting as if it were an interview; 3) make sure your resume is proofread by at least 3 people to check for typos, spelling errors and consistency issues; 4) always have 8-10 questions to ask during an interview; and 5) send thank you notes after an interview (very few people do them anymore and, if well written, they can set you apart).
Diana Rubin
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“Diana Rubin is a highly effective legal recruiter. We hired her to find three senior attorneys for Volkswagen’s legal department and were extremely pleased with the result. She easily grasped both the legal skills and the personal qualities required for an attorney to succeed in our company She found us highly skilled lawyers who are also great people, and did so quickly. She was professional and easy to work with, and I would recommend her without reservation to anyone seeking a lawyer for their in-house department.”
David Geanacopoulos, Executive Vice President, General Counsel of Volkwagen Group of America
Sadie Madole, Esq.
Garrison & SissonBe prepared and go the extra mile, on your resume, on your representative experience sheet, on your interview preparation (by asking well-crafted and tailored questions) and on your follow up. Many employers are disappointed by how little candidates know about the firms and companies with which they are interviewing. Use firm websites and LinkedIn profiles to become familiar with your potential employer. Remember to affirmatively express your interest in the position.
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