networking

Always remembering to thank a hiring manager for an interview, a networking contact who has offered you career advice, or a classmate who has offered to share her class notes with you is professional, polite behavior that can impact your future career as an attorney.  Saying the magic words doesn’t simply benefit the recipient, but  Continue Reading »

 As you begin networking and building your professional connections, a business card becomes an important addition to your professional attire.  Your business card often makes that first professional impression. Scribbling your email on the cocktail napkin just does not have the same effect!  At the Career Development Office we have a template of an MU-inspired business card.  Students are  Continue Reading »

Are you on LinkedIn?  Is your Profile complete? Do you update it regularly?  LinkedIn, an important tool for any attorney or law student, is the world’s largest professional social network with over 175 million members.  Brad and Debra Schepp authors of the book, “How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other Social Networks” state,  “LinkedIn has become  Continue Reading »

Socializing in a professional setting – the art of mixing and mingling – is about networking and building rapport with others. As you begin to attend social events with attorneys, the following tips will help you master this important art. 1.  Remember the Purpose:  Going to a networking event is all about meeting new people and building  Continue Reading »