Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about how to find a job if you struck out at OCI, or never tried it to begin with.
In this episode we discuss:
>The job search framework from The Girl's Guide to Law School series by Katie See more +
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about how to find a job if you struck out at OCI, or never tried it to begin with.
In this episode we discuss:
>The job search framework from The Girl's Guide to Law School series by Katie Slater
>Developing a big-picture view about your skills and strengths
>Creating a list of all your contacts and keeping track of your communication with them
>Trying a tiered approach, starting with your ideal jobs
>Listing out the steps you need to take in the job search process and keeping track of your progress
>Tips for mental and emotional well-being while handling an extensive search
>Getting outside help, from coaches, mentors, family, or friends if you've hit a dead end
Resources:
>CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
>The Girl's Guide to Law School – Job Hunting Series (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/04/unemployed-3l-or-recent-law-grad-this-job-hunting-series-is-for-you/)
>The Girl's Guide to Law School – Leaving Litigation (and Leaving BigLaw) (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/leaving-litigation-and-leaving-biglaw/)
>The Girl's Guide to Law School – How to Conduct Great Information Interviews (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/how-to-conduct-great-informational-interviews/)
>Podcast Episode 126: How to Get People to Help with Your Job Search (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-126-get-people-help-job-search/)
>Podcast Episode 165: What is an Elevator Pitch and Do You Need One? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-165-what-is-an-elevator-pitch-and-do-you-need-one/)
>Podcast Episode 166: How to Frame Your Job Search Story (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-166-how-to-frame-your-job-search-story-w-sadie-jones/)
>Podcast Episode 203: Job Search Q&A (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-203-job-search-qa-w-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/)
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-214-handling-an-extensive-job-search-outside-of-oci/)
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