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Anyone send "networking/job search" letters?
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I was laid off a couple months ago from my job as an attorney. Initially I was hoping to change fields a bit and do something a bit different. However, it appears that what I really want is going to be pretty tough to find (especially in this market). So, for a while at least, I think I am going to have to stick with the field I was in. It's actually a pretty small field, so i was thinking of contacting a few people that I have known for the past several years in the field via email just to start getting the word out that I am looking for a job and ask that if they hear of any leads to let me know.
Anyone done anything similar before? I am not exactly sure of how to word the email and am looking for suggestions.
Re: Anyone send "networking/job search" letters?
What is your practice area? Is going out on your own an option? Depending on your experience, you may be able to get on some court appointed lists and/or do some part time contract work to have some income while you build your practice. If you are able to swing it financially, a marketing consultant can be extremely helpful for a young attorney.
I'm also an attorney and lost a job back in the fall. I job searched hard core during my last two weeks at the job, and was fortunate to line something up right away. My last day at the old job was a Friday, and I started the new job on a Monday. I think I was asked to interview with about five or six firms within that two week time frame.
I told everyone I knew that I was looking for a job. I sent out my resume to every firm in my practice area within an hour of my house, and I got 3 or 4 interviews this way.
With many of my colleagues I just called or sent an email letting them know I was searching. If I didn't know them well, I'd do a brief letter in the text of the email that is similar to a cover letter, basically saying what I was looking for and giving an overview of my qualifications. I attached my resume to the email.
I called or emailed attorneys who I thought were likely to be very helpful (usually because they are very well connected in the legal community) and asked them to coffee. I would explain that I am job searching and ask if we could meet so I could obtain job search advice. Attorneys are typically very happy to help one another.
Good luck with your search.