The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond 183: Changing Course in the Job Hunt (w/ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about when and how to change direction in your job search.
In this episode we discuss:
- How you know it’s time to change direction in your job hunt
- How to best use your time, energy, and network
- Why you need to be realistic and honest with yourself
- Who to ask for feedback, and what feedback you need
- Why it’s time to just get started!
Resources:
- CareerDicta: Strategies & Resources for Your Legal Career (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta)
- Podcast Episode 5: Maintaining Authenticity in the Legal Profession (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-5-maintaining-authenticity-legal-profession/)
- Podcast Episode 27: Job Interview Basics (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-27-job-interview-basics/)
- Podcast 111: Resumes and Cover Letters (w/ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-111-resumes-cover-letters-ex-biglaw-recruiter/)
- Michelle Obama: Becoming (https://becomingmichelleobama.com/)
- Spring Semester Sprint: SOS Suggestions for Snagging a 2L Summer Job (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/spring-semester-sprint-sos-suggestions-for-snagging-a-2l-summer-job/)
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-183-changing-course-in-the-job-hunt-w-sadie-jones/)
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Alison & Lee