tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618663158161665199.post4881919891934417843..comments2024-01-09T21:43:06.916-05:00Comments on Esq. Never: My Lloyd BraunEsq. Neverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248019550876835145noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618663158161665199.post-67593632728871141512009-12-05T13:30:52.916-05:002009-12-05T13:30:52.916-05:00Even if this guy is well connected, why would he c...Even if this guy is well connected, why would he cash in a favor for a friend of a friend?<br /><br />It seems to me that there are only 3 situations where networking works:<br /><br />First, when you are relying on a really solid connection, for example if your father-in-law is the lifelong friend of a name partner in a big law firm. Or if you have an excellent relationship with a former co-worker or boss who knows your work well.<br /><br />Second, if the market is fairly balanced, e.g. there is rough proportionality between the number of firms looking to hire competent attorneys and the number of competent attorneys looking for jobs.<br /><br />In an inbalanced market like that of today, why would a relative stranger try to help you get a job? It's like asking a stranger to write you a check for ten thousand dollars. It might work but it's a bit of a long-shot.sabrilnoreply@blogger.com