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

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On 9/10/06, Jason wrote:
> 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.

Hey, I am in the same boat. I am waiting for my results. I thought
I was the only person w/o a job out of school. However, I found
that a majority of recent graduates that I know are not able to
find work either.

I have been interviewing w/ firms though. I think the best thing I
did was call every firm w/ a field I was interested in and asked
to speak to a partner. I found that if you can speak to a person
in charge, rather than an administrator, you up your chances of
inviting yourself in for an interview.