It is difficult for attorneys to decide what they want to do since we are trained to argue, think and issue spot, and not to find a positive solution or alternative.
Identify what characteristics are most important to you right now. Perhaps when you started your career a cubicle was OK but now you prefer your own office and the potential respect it commands. Self-assessment is crucial. Knowing what you want will enable you to be better prepared for an interview and to be open to potential opportunities at companies that will be a perfect fit for you. You will have interviews with organizations that match your work ethic and career goals and you will be better able to sell yourself as the best choice for them. Employers want to hire people who will become happy and fulfilled employees. You know that you want to work there and why. If those reasons will make you happy and further your career you are more likely to be productive and what employer wouldn’t want your happy, productive, career fulfilling self?
P.S. While it is all about you, you have to be able to tell them that using words that make it clear it is all about them. You know, advocate…for yourself.
