Monday, April 28, 2014

End of Semester Advice

By: Kandice Thorn

It has been a few weeks since I've posted - apologies for the absence - and I cannot believe the end of the semester is already here.  We survived the extra long (and extra chilly) winter and it looks like our much-needed spring might actually make an appearance after all.  But before you all disperse to the ends of the earth for the summer or for the foreseeable future, I'd like to take this opportunity to offer a few words of wisdom to close out the semester.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Acquiring the Skills for Your Dream Job

By: Kandice Thorn

It's the classic job seeker's paradox: you can't get a job without experience; you can't get experience without a job.  This is not just a problem for students or recent graduates who are looking for their first "real" jobs; it can also be an issue for anyone seeking to change practice area or jurisdiction.  It can seem like the cards are stacked against you right from the start, so what is a job seeker to do?