In the legal community, lawyers have about 2 degrees of separation.
Ask them for another coffee date a few months down the line. Ask them to introduce you to other attorneys. So, ask them for something they can give. Ask! It’s logical that since you need a job, you’d ask for a job, right? The thing is, it’s highly unlikely that the person has the perfect job for you - at that moment.If you see there was an article by that person or some other mention, drop them an email and pass along the article. For extra brownie points, set up a Google Alerts with the person’s name and/or firm name. Make it a habit to follow up with the people you meet. The other attorneys at the event had similar experience. I was at a networking event for law students where I gave out 35 business cards. Try shifting your goal from “I must find a job” to “If I make enough connections, I’ll find a job.” So, give yourself credit for getting out the door and networking. Chances are, the speaker will appreciate having a sympathetic ear and will help carry the conversation. Give yourself the space and freedom to practice active listening. Instead of busily coming up with the next thing to say or ask, simply pay attention and listen. Do you dread “small talk?” Stop talking and start listening. Go up to the speaker, introduce yourself and ask for a business card. So, the next time you’re at an event, make it a goal to say hello to at least one person. But chances are, many people feel this way too. It’s hard to go up to strangers and introduce yourself. Power of saying “hello.” Have you ever gone to a CLE or a networking event where you didn’t say hello to anyone? Networking isn’t something that most of us do well naturally.I didn’t need everyone to say “yes,” just a handful. I did some research on each attorney, sent a personalized email, introducing myself and asked for coffee. I found my first job by meeting with as many lawyers as possible.
#Art of hustl how to#
Not sure how to start? Here are some tips:Ĩ Ways to Hustle Your Way to Career Success You get to where you want to go by making connections.
Unlike law school, in real life, there are no exams (thank goodness!) or standardized measures. (Note from Alison: I recently heard this referred to as “polite persistence,” which seems perfectly on point.) You have to be hungry and driven to get what you want. Hustling should not be confused with desperation. Hustle is defined as “proceed or work rapidly or energetically.” If you’re browsing the help wanted section of Craigslist or sending out a mass mailer campaign to find a job, that’s not hustling. One of the biggest problem I see? The lack of hustle.
You know, what you actually need to do to make things happen!Īre you having trouble repaying your student loan because you’re unemployed or underemployed? I speak to a lot of recent grads that are looking for jobs. I got a number of thoughtful responses to that piece, saying essentially, “Yeah, this is all well and good as an idea, but how exactly am I supposed to do any of this?”Ĭonveniently, our good friend Jeena Cho, co-founder of the JC Law Group, agreed to drop by with a special guest post on the art of the hustle. You might recall that I recently (apropos of nothing) declared 2014 The Year of the Hustle.
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