1. Wait! Think before you blast your resume out to job boards
2. One great question to ask at an interview.
3. Take a Break! 10 Minute Vision Meditation
1. Job Search Hint #2: Job Search Assets
The first question I ask candidates seeking a new position is why they want to leave their job. If you have not done so, please write down the three reasons you like your current job and the three most significant reasons you want to leave your job (Not Money!). These answers will provide you with a nice roadmap to review when comparing potential employers.
Today we will take the next step. How do you plan to locate this position? Take the time when you have no distractions to plan this out. Blasting resumes at every Indeed or LinkedIn posting you notice during the day is not a great solution.Treat your job search as you would your most important work assignment.Treat it with care, focus and intention. This is a separate topic for another newsletter you will read soon. If you do apply to job postings confirm that they meet your criterion from your list above.
One option may be to reach out to your most trusted legal industry contacts in confidence to let them know specifically what you are seeking next.
Another option is to contact an experienced recruiter that invests time into this very important decision. I will address this further in the next newsletter.
Whatever options you use please put the appropriate amount of thought into your actions so you end up at a better place than you started.
2. One Great Question To Ask In An Interview
A great open ended question to ask at your next interview is "Why did you join this firm and what do you like about working here". You will likely learn a lot about the firm work and culture.
3. Meditation For Your Eyes and Body
I think we all have experienced tired and worn out vision after those long days looking at a computer screen. I have found that this simple 10 minute guided meditation not only refreshes my eyes but brings me into a much more overall relaxed state.
Thanks for reading!
Mark
