Viewing by month: January 2013

"In Hiring, a Friend in Need Is a Prospect, Indeed" - A Look at Why Networking is So Important!

New York Times, January 27, 2013

"Riju Parakh wasn’t even looking for a new job. But when a friend at Ernst & Young recommended her, Ms. Parakh’s résumé was quickly separated from the thousands the firm receives every week because she was referred by a current employee, and within three weeks she was hired. “You know how long this usually takes,” she said. “It was miraculous.” While whom you know has always counted in hiring, Ms. Parakh’s experience underscores a fundamental shift in the job market. Big companies like Ernst & Young are increasingly using their own workers to find new hires, saving time and money but lengthening the odds for job seekers without connections, especially among the long-term unemployed."

Please click here to read the full article.

And don't forget to attend 2L Job Seeker Series #2 - Outreach Strategy this Wednesday, January 30th, from 3:30-4:30 in McDonough 200!

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 2:28 PM - Categories: Legal News | All class years | Networking

1L FAQ: Now that I have received my first semester grades, should I include them on my resume? If so, how?

The general rule of thumb is that if your GPA is below a 3.0, you should not include it on your resume. However, this is something that you may want to discuss on a case-by-case issue with your career counselor.

If your GPA is above a 3.0, you typically should include that on your resume, as demonstrated below:

Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC
Juris Doctor, expected May 2015
GPA: x.xx

Please note that you may NOT round your GPA up or down.

See here for information on how to send an unofficial version of your transcript to employers.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 1:05 PM - Categories: FAQs | 1L/1E/2E

PSRP Table Talk - This Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 am - 1:00 pm!

Please remember to visit employers that are participating in the Table Talk session at the Public Sector Recruiting Program on Saturday, February 2nd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the GW Marvin Center. Table Talk is an opportunity for students and employers to meet and speak informally about summer, academic year and entry-level opportunities. It is not necessary to have bid or have scheduled interviews through PSRP to attend Table Talk.  It is a good idea to dress professionally, come prepared with questions and bring extra copies of your resume to submit to Table Talk employers.

Click "Read more" for the current list of Table Talk employers (all employers are located in DC, unless otherwise noted).

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Posted by Ruby Sheikh at 11:59 AM - Categories: Internships / Externships | Public Interest | 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | 3L/4E | Off-campus programs

HOT JOB - 6 Month Freshfields Internship

Freshfields is currently accepting applications for an internship with their Paris, France office. The application requires a letter of application and a resume, neither exceeding one page in length. 

Interested applicants should forward their materials to tucker@law.georgetown.edu by COB Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 with the subject line: 6 Month Freshfields Internship. See the Symplicity posting (Job ID# 27630) for more details.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:25 PM - Categories: International Internships | 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | Hot Jobs

Upcoming OCS Event: The 10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Choosing A Practice Area

Come and learn about making smart decisions about what practice area is right for you next Wednesday!  There are many factors that come into play, and we want you to have as much helpful information as possible.  Major, Lindsay & Africa has more than 30 years of experience in the legal recruiting arena and they have developed 10 Questions to help students hone in on the factors to consider in identifying good practice area matches.
When: Wednesday, January 30th from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: McDonough 203

RSVP at http://apps.law.georgetown.edu/forms/index.cfm?formid=662.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:19 PM - Categories: Practice Areas | OCS / OPICS Programs | All class years

REMINDER: Bidding Deadline for the International Internship Program is TOMORROW (Thursday) at 9am

As a reminder, the International Internship Program bidding deadline is TOMORROW, Thursday, January 24, at 9:00 am. You may bid on up to 12 private sector employers and 10 public sector employers. In order to complete your bids, you must upload a resume for private sector employers and both a resume AND COVER LETTER for public sector employers. Please keep in mind that the system has been known to get extremely bogged down on the deadline day, so we encourage you to submit your bids as early as possible.
For more information about the International Internship Program, please refer to the IIP Student Instruction Packet: International Internship Program Summer 2013 Student Instruction Packet

New Employer:
IIP Public Sector - The European Chemicals Agency, Helsinki, Finland, is recruiting 1L and 2L students for a paid summer internship position.

Reminders:
You must carefully consider whether you are interested in a particular employer and would accept a position, if offered, before you submit your bids. Georgetown has assured sponsors that students have considered the financial, housing, and logistical issues associated with international internships and are likely to accept the positions if offered.

If you accept an offer from an employer, you are bound to your promise to intern for that employer and will NOT be allowed to renege in the event that you receive other offers after the date of your acceptance, regardless of whether those offers are from more well-paid or prestigious offices.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Career Services at carsvcs1@law.georgetown.edu or the Office of Public Interest and Community Service at opics@law.georgetown.edu.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 1:06 PM - Categories: International Internships | 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E

REMINDER: Sign up today for 3L/4E Jobs Bootcamp - Deadline this Friday

As a reminder, the deadline to sign up for the 3L/4E Jobs Bootcamp is this Friday, January 25th, at 5pm. The 3L/4E Jobs Bootcamp will provide you with a personal trainer, one-on-one consultations, and follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.

If you are interested in 3L/4E Jobs Bootcamp, please register online at http://apps.law.georgetown.edu/forms/index.cfm?formid=777 by Friday, January 25th.  Your personal trainer will be in touch with you by Friday, February 1st to arrange for your one-on-one consultation.

Please click on the headline above for additional information about 3L Jobs Bootcamp.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 11:55 AM - Categories: Job Search Strategies | OCS / OPICS Programs | 3L/4E