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...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 7, 2017 | Advice for Students, Interview Skills
Originally published by Idealist Careers. Imagine you finally get your resume into the right hands. Then, you get a chance to interview with key decision makers at the organization of your dreams. It all seems to be coming together nicely, but are you ready? How do...
by richmondlawcdo | Jan 10, 2017 | Advice for Students
Originally published by the Culture and Manners Institute. If the pizza you ordered to be delivered never showed up, you would be irritated. Imagine how an employer feels, if you sign a contract to work there and never show up. This really happens, according to a pair...
by richmondlawcdo | Dec 22, 2016 | Advice for Students, Employment Search Resources, Networking
Published by The Muse. by: Stacey Lastoe Last week, one of my friends confided that her severance was almost gone. “I know I need to start looking for a job, but I might as well wait until January to start,” she said. Au contraire. I went on to list all of...
by richmondlawcdo | Dec 5, 2016 | Advice for Students, Networking
The upcoming winter break provides tons of opportunities for you to reconnect with contacts you’ve made throughout the previous year. Think strategically and use the next several weeks to build and expand your networks. 1. If you don’t already possess a stack of...
by richmondlawcdo | Nov 9, 2016 | Advice for Students, Employment Search Resources, Interview Skills, Networking
Originally published by Business Insider. Within seconds of meeting you, people are already making judgments about your personality. Are you hireable? Or dateable? How about friendable? And while it’s technically possible to reverse a bad first impression,...
