Don't Lose Track of Your Resume

As I continue my job search, I remember that it is important not to dilute my resume by sending it out to every recruiter and every job I see on the Internet. I am very selective about where I send my resume and in this market, I’m extremely cautious with every job posting that I see. The resume is really all that we have to differentiate and present ourselves to employers, so we can’t afford to lose control of that document. It’s important to know where your resume is at all times – because onc…

Employ Yourself

A friend of mine recently told me, "there are too many lawyers and not enough legal work." Being the eternal optimist, I summarily dismissed this comment and continued applying for jobs.

Here are some of the things I did that worked (to some degree):

1. I contacted a select few recruiters who were referred to me by someone I trusted. I interviewed them to make sure they were knowledgeable, trustworthy and not just fishing for resumes.

2. I changed my profile on facebook, LinkedIn and T…