by richmondlawcdo | Apr 12, 2017 | Advice for Students
Originally published by Forbes. You attended the party of a long-time friend and ran into a lot of people from high school that you hadn’t seen in years. During chit-chat over appetizers and drinks, you could feel the friendly competition heating up. While comparing...
by richmondlawcdo | Mar 14, 2017 | Advice for Students
Originally published by Culture and Manners Institute. When I sit with College Career Services professionals, I ask, “What are your students’ etiquette challenges?” Social media usually comes up. But one professional had an interesting...
by richmondlawcdo | Mar 14, 2017 | Advice for Students
Originally published by The Recorder. Q: How do I inquire about work-life balance in an interview without giving off a negative impression? Work-life balance is the “it” phrase of the decade. It seems like everyone’s muttering it: in articles,...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 7, 2017 | Advice for Students
Originally published by Culture and Manners Institute. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I hate that question. I have never seen myself in five years. We’re always interviewing. Whether hunting for a job, promotion or selling a product or...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 7, 2017 | Advice for Students, Employment Search Resources
Originally published by The National Jurist. A new year offers a lot of new opportunities. Here are some easy ways to get back into the swing of things as you resume your job search after the holidays. Create or update a LinkedIn profile. If you are a student,...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 7, 2017 | Advice for Students, Networking
Originally published by Inside Higher Ed. Sending an unsolicited request for information over email, or what’s called a cold email, to a hiring manager is an effective way for Ph.D.’s to be proactive in the job search and get an edge for a job they really want. Making...
