Re: JD still looking for job... Anybody in the same boat?

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On 9/08/06, seat2intheboat wrote:
> On 8/30/06, Jason wrote:
>> I'm a recent JD still waiting for Bar results. I've been
>> responding to every job posting with no avail. I also have
>> been searching for those temporary contract jobs to no
>> avail. I've applied for every county and state position as
>> well. In all cases, I've had little feedback. I'll call
>> them next week to follow-up. I just hope that if I pass in
>> October, things will get better. However, this still beats
>> the hell out of studying for the Bar. My daily job search
>> is conducted at local Barnes and Noble's, Border's, and
>> Panera's as my office to at least get me out of the house.
>> And I've been keeping a pretty consistent schedule,
>> working from 10-5 on most days. Is there anyone out there
>> like me? And if so, what have you been doing? Thanks and
>> look forward to hearing your stories.
>>
>> Jason
>
>
> Don't sweat it. I graduated last year and passed the bar.
Prior to receiving my
> results I literally had 5 job offers all contingent upon my
passing the bar. Seems
> like companies make their hiring decisions right around the
time the results
> come out.
>
> You'll find something.

Thanks for responding. It's great to know that things will get
better. I've been told that this is a game that requires
patience and persistence and so far it has! I'll be patient,
keep networking, applying for jobs, and wait until mid-
October.