Don't Forget ...

Lavender Law Career Fair Registration closes on Friday, August 15th. Click here for more information about registration and participating employers.

Thursday, September 4, 2008
San Francisco, California
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero

Interview Preparation

As we move closer to the very busy fall interviewing season, make sure you have reviewed these quick tips to make your interviews a success.

• 1. Triple check your location and interview times. Do not let things like parking, construction, or traffic be an excuse for being late.

2. Bring extra copies of your resume, writing sample, transcripts, and anything else the employer has requested. Have everything organized in a portfolio. Now is a great time to show how prepared you are.

3. Do your research in advance. Make sure you are ready to answer this question, "So, tell us why you want to work for XYZ." If you are provided with your interviewers' names ahead of time, make sure you have a great understanding of where they work and what they do.

4. Make a great first impression. In short, look and dress like a professional. You want to be viewed as a future attorney -- not a law student. (Hint: Leave your backpacks at home)

5. Turn off your cell phone. Turn off your cell phone. Turn off your cell phone.

For other interviewing secrets from the Employers' Perspective, make sure to get a copy of "Interviewing - What You Need To Know" and "Interviewing Secrets - What Employers Want" available on the CCS website (in the Forms/Handouts section).

GOOD LUCK!

Foley Minority Scholarship Program

Are you interested in applying for a scholarship? A strong and effective diversity program is one of the highest priorities of Foley & Lardner LLP. In 1998, Foley & Lardner LLP created the Minority Scholarship Program, which exemplifies Foley’s tangible commitment to the advancement of minority law students and to achieving a more diverse legal community. Through the program, Foley awards $5,000 to a first-year, minority law student at eight select law schools: Berkeley, Duke, Florida, Georgetown, Michigan, Northwestern, UCLA, and Wisconsin.

Interested In Applying?
Applications and additional information are available online including requirements and deadlines.

Top Ten Tips . . .

FACT: Much of recruiting can take place outside the office and traditional interview setting. Remember, you are being evaluated at employer receptions, meetings, meet and greets, and social gatherings. The good news? These opportunities are an excellent way to get to know attorneys and future colleagues in a less formal setting.

Make sure you are prepared before the big event by reviewing TOP TEN TIPS … RECEPTIONS AND COCKTAIL PARTIES. We look forward to hearing about your successes!

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With interview season upon us, make sure you are keeping your emails and thank you notes professional. A recent Wall Street Journal article, "Young Job Candidates Find Too-Casual Tone of Textspeak Turns Off Hiring Managers" explains how your lack of professionalisim could cost you your job.

"After interviewing a college student in June, Tory Johnson thought she had found the qualified and enthusiastic intern she craved for her small recruiting firm. Then she received the candidate's thank-you note, laced with words like "hiya" and "thanx," along with three exclamation points and a smiley-face emoticon. "That email just ruined it for me," says Ms. Johnson, president of New York-based Women For Hire Inc. "This looks like a text message." Hiring managers like Ms. Johnson say an increasing number of job hunters are just too casual when it comes to communicating about career opportunities in cyberspace and on mobile devices. Thank yous on paper aren't necessary, but some applicants are writing emails that contain shorthand language and decorative symbols, while others are sending hasty and poorly thought-out messages to and from mobile devices. Job hunters are also using social-networking sites like Facebook and MySpace to try to befriend less-than-willing interviewers. These incidents typically involve . . . TO CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE, CLICK HERE.

Saying Your Summer Goodbyes

Many of you are wrapping up your summer internships, externships, and clerkships and want to make sure you leave with a GREAT lasting impression. Remember, your summer experience could mean future employment, a solid reference, and/or future colleagues. Take a moment to review the 10 Things: About the Art Of Saying Goodbye to ensure that your transition away from your summer position is a smooth one. HINT: We especially like Tip #7.

Welcome Class of 2011

The Center For Career Services wishes a warm welcome to the newest members of The Gator Nation.

To the Class of 2011 ... please take some time to EXPLORE our Blog which is updated continually with the information you will need to know during your time at the Levin College of Law. Make sure you are tuning in daily for all of the breaking news, last minute deadlines, and BIG announcements.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Meet Attorneys & Judges!

Mark your calendar for a GREAT networking event...

The Federal Bar Association Reception and Annual Meeting will be held on September 3rd in Gainesville. This event is a GREAT opportunity to network with attorneys and judges. If you are thinking about pursuing a post-graduate judicial clerkship or any type of federal practice, you should consider attending the Meeting and Reception.

RSVP for the event by emailing the CCS by Thursday August, 28th at 5:00PM.

Ti Amo

September 3rd

5:30 to 7:30

This Just In ...

The 2008-2009 Government Honors & Internship Handbook is now available online. This password protected database is an INVALUABLE resource for students interested in nationwide federal government opportunities. Please contact the CCS for password and user information and do not miss out on the many early application deadlines for NEXT summer or AFTER graduation opportunities.