Even Lawyers Find That Networking is Most Effective
May 8, 2008 by Jennifer Gniadecki
Filed under Jobs
A survey developed by Robert Half Legal, and conducted by an independent research firm includes responses from 300 attorneys among the largest law firms and corporations in the United States and Canada. All respondents have at least three years of experience in the legal field.
Lawyers were asked, “Which of the following do you feel is the most effective way to find a job in the legal field? ” Their responses:
- Networking/friend or peer referral 48%
- Staffing or placement firm 16%
- Internship/clerkship 13%
- Law school recruiting program 8%
- Contacting law firms or companies that interest you 8%
- Internet/job board posting 5%
- Classified advertisements 1%
- Other 1%
“In the tight-knit legal community, knowing the right person is often the most effective way to discover the best opportunities,” said Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal. “Attorneys can use professional networking sites, in addition to traditional networking activities, to meet new people and uncover job leads.”
About Robert Half Legal
Robert Half Legal is the legal staffing division of Robert Half International. The company provides law firms and corporate legal departments with highly skilled professionals, including attorneys, paralegals and legal support personnel, on a project and full-time basis. Robert Half Legal offers online job search services at www.roberthalflegal.com.
Source: Robert Half Legal
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