Yep, already got a rejection for the job I interviewed for on Tuesday. The one where I was told to contact him after I got bar results, because he wasn't in a huge hurry to hire. Apparently he already hired someone. But its not a reflection of my qualifications--they were differently qualified. Which I must imagine means already licensed--and probably experienced. So this sucks, because this is a job that I really wanted, in a field I actually want to work in, where I would get real trial experience immediately, and a reasonable commute to my house.
I'll admit that I am beginning to wonder what the hell is wrong with me. Why does nobody like me? What exactly do I keep saying in interviews to guarantee a rejection? I feel like I need to videotape myself in interviews so that I can pick out my flaws--like in my Trial Ad class. A miserable experience, but very valuable.
I worked for Contract Firm only one day this week. Supposedly they were planning to bring me in for most of the week, but the case I was to work on settled. Good for the clients, bad for me. I'm beginning to feel like a high dollar whore. The "don't call us, we'll call you, and when we call we want you now," attitude is getting to me. I usually get a call around 10:00 am letting me know that they want me that day. Is the work there truly so unpredictable that they can't tell even the day before when I will be needed? Doubtful. But I'm not really in a position to complain--the money is nice and some work is better than no work. On the days I don't work I just wallow in the depths of self pity. It is not pretty.
Meanwhile, DH will have a 2d interview for the job he interviewed with last week, and they told his recruiter that he is currently their top candidate. This is good. His job would be more focused on what he really wants to do and there would be a pay increase. So we'll keep our fingers crossed that something positive happens in the LC household.
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That really sucks about the job!! It sounded like they were really interested in you too, I guess they were just desperate to hire.
Don't give up hope though. It doesn't sound like it's anything you're doing wrong, it's just a tough market. :(
I don't know where you live, but the market in the NW has sucked for a number of years. But...everyone I know who was looking for firm jobs ultimately found them (one friend did pro bono for a year, because she was willing to wait for the one specific job she wanted!)so keep the faith.
You are *so* not a loser! Maybe things will start to look up once bar results come in? I've heard that's the case with a lot of people.
Hey, do you get the Student Lawyer magazine from the ABA? The new one (Nov 07) actually had a decent article in there about networking to make job contacts. If you don't have it, I'd be happy to scan it and e-mail it to you.
Thanks for the support y'all.
Proto,
I don't get student lawyer anymore, but I doubt it says anything I dont already know. I have "Guerilla Tactics" sitting on my nightstand, and I've already read it once before. I've been networking, for all the good it's done. I was an Inn of Court student member, went to CLE's, kept in contact with my former employers. There is a local bar ass'n thing next week that I am planning on. Oh, and I looked into a women's section since you mentioned that, but it doesn't look like we have one.
This is what's so frustrating. I have done everything that I was told to gain experience and make connections while in law school, and it still hasn't gotten me anywhere. I might as well have spent the last three years sitting on my ass.
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