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Flights from Atlantic Municipal to Abraham Lincoln Capital
Direct flights from Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) in Atlantic, IA to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, IL via air taxi
Total airfare between Atlantic Municipal Airport and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport ranges from $3898 to $12702 for the specified travel dates. The total fare is the price for the entire plane (price per person is based on the number of passengers entered above). Flight duration ranges from 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 58 minutes, depending on the aircraft.
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Popular Direct Flights from Atlantic Municipal
- Atlantic Municipal (AIO) to Aberdeen, SD (ABR)
- Atlantic Municipal (AIO) to Albert Lea, MN (AEL)
- Atlantic Municipal (AIO) to Arapahoe, NE (AHF)
- Atlantic Municipal (AIO) to Amery, WI (AHH)
- Atlantic Municipal (AIO) to KAISER/LAKE OZARK, MO (AIZ)
Popular Direct Flights to Abraham Lincoln Capital
- Adrian, MI (ADG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI)
- Albert Lea, MN (AEL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI)
- Amery, WI (AHH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI)
- Anderson, IN (AID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI)
- Atlantic, IA (AIO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI)
The flight distance from Atlantic to Springfield is 262 miles and average flight time is 1 hour 58 minutes. If you were to drive from Atlantic to Springfield, it would take 6 hours 16 minutes to drive 314 miles.
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"Flight was great, thank you for making it work on a busy weekend. will use in future."
Other Airports Near Atlantic Municipal
- Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) in Council Bluffs, 33 miles away
- Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) in Denison, 38 miles away
- Creston Municipal Airport (CSQ) in Creston, 39 miles away
Other Airports Near Abraham Lincoln Capital
- Jacksonville Municipal Airport (IJX) in Jacksonville, 26 miles away
- Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, 37 miles away


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One aspect you need to be good at in order to be a successful entertainer is knowing your business. It's fair to say that selling music is not a lifetime thing but if you're deep in the business world, you might just keep yourself set for life.
Below you will find ten rappers that never missed an opportunity to start in ad campaigns while associating their character with some of the weirdest products in the market. Some of them are quite hilarious now but every dollar counts, right?
10. Kanye West, The Game and Ludacris – For Boost Mobile (2006)
This ad throws Kanye, Game and Luda in the same studio . The result is a fire track that should have been released as a single and a great commercial.
9. Jay-Z & 50 cent – For Reebok (2003)
Another example of "how money talks". Even if they weren't best friends, Jay and 50 let their differences aside and represented their own Reebok collections (S.Carter & G-Unit) for this epic commercial.
7. Redman – For Karl Kani (1999)
One of the funnies commercials has Redman dropping bombs on a beat so hard that in the end everything just freezes so you can "Get Kani in your life".
6. Mos Def – For Jordan XVI (2001)
This is definitely a collaboration that wasn't expected. Mos Def was one of the hardest underground MC's while Jordan was a global brand. That still did not stop them from creating this masterpiece.
5. Ice Cube – For Nike SB (2009)
This commercial has such a sweet vibe to it that you might get tricked and think it was released with the song. Even Cube with his lowrider can be seen in it along other stars such as Kobe Bryant.
4. 50 Cent – For Vitamin Water (2007)
Another double win for 50.Everybody had a good laugh at this crazy mix but probably 50 Cent was laughing the hardest when he cashed that reported, over 100 million check.
3.Rick Ross – For Nike (2010)
A 20 seconds ad that had us all wondering where we could get a chain with our face that has a chain with our face to it. After realizing that's kind of spicy priced, at least we could get some Nikeys. BOOM!
2.Kanye West – For Absolut (2008)
This crazy commercial shows some pills that can transform anyone in Kanye in combination with Absolut Vodka. We'd probably have a lot more music, fashion and rants in our lives, but thinking about poor Taylor Swift, I'm glad there was only one Kanye that interrupted her.
1. Run DMC for Adidas (1987)
"My Adidas" is the song that started it all. This is the point where marketing executives realized the great potential of rappers in commercials. The union has been made and celebrated with this 20 seconds ad that opened the way for so much more.

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Love and Scandal
Time Out says
A lovely little shabby-chic café situated behind Waterloo station that serves fry-ups alongside sweets such as chocolate beet cookies, which turn out alluringly pink.
107 Lower Marsh
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Average User Rating
4.7 / 5
Rating Breakdown
- 5 star:28
- 4 star:0
- 3 star:3
- 2 star:0
- 1 star:1
Great coffee, great food, great staff!!
Absolutely love this place - divine coffee, great food, wonderful service and a friendly, warm atmosphere. Very highly recommended by this international Londoner.
Great atmosphere, even better coffee. Staff are passionate about what they do
Super friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and expert coffee. Love & Scandal is one of the best coffee shops in a brilliant location. Go on a Saturday and try their brunch menu - take friends, a laptop, a book or just yourself - the staff will always be up for a chat!
Great coffee and food, and the staff are friendly and polite.
Thoroughly enjoyed every visit. Love the coffee and the service.
Absolutely the very best coffee in London served in a super cool atmosphere by charming baristas. Smashing food too. Love and Scandal is the bomb.
Off the beaten track, this welcome retreat offers superb coffee and a suite of tasty eatables prepared freshly on site. The staff are relaxed, and genuinely friendly. The decor is exposed and retro, with neat touches that hark back to yesteryear. All in all, a great place to hang out and return to.
When I saw this opportunity to put pen to paper (well putting fingers to keyboard just doesn't work does it) and providing accolades for my favourite Establishment I said to myself "Self this is an opportunity that simply could not be missed". So please stay with me for a short while I ramble and occasionally talk to myself. Now let me tell you there are many establishments that can produce an acceptable cup of what I deem to be the "Nectar Of Life" (some refer to it as Coffee). But none that come close to delivering this essential part of life (so to speak) with such a premium degree of professionalism, ambiance and a truly genuine love of delivering good service and attending to customers needs. While the expression "going above and beyond" has perhaps lost its impact these days, but Love and Scandal redefines the meaning and really does go above and beyond to not only deliver but indeed surpasses my high expectations in regard to all aspects of a customer experience. Stand out staff are the Barista Scarlett (?) and there is a new face very recently a Bubbly and Effervescent Aussie girl Jess. But all the staff work brilliantly as a team to provide a great package of my favourite beverage (Coffee), enticing gastronomic delights (some may call it food) and friendly and attentive service that in my mind is equal to none. But wait there is more, and while I strayed into the Love & Scandal initially because I am self confessed Coffee Addict, I have also become very fond of their food range in particular their Saturday Brunch "The Scandal" is highly recommended. I could go on but this verbal dialogue has probably tested your attention time span well beyond the now "now listen carefully" recommended guidelines and so I shall this by saying if you haven't yet experienced Love & Scandal please do you yourself a favour and drop by there sometime and experience it for yourself.
Great coffee, even better cakes!
Friendliest staff, such a chilled vibe. Good for working or socializing. Great coffee and a range of interesting eats :)
Love, love the friands here. And the chocolate stout cake. Coffee is also excellent and they have wifi for the laptop warriors working at the communal table at the back. (Actually, the communal table is worth seeing: probably the biggest in London.)
The coffee here is always exceptional, they put a lot of effort into it. They use Alchemy and serve espresso, filter and cold brew. The staff are very sweet as well and really welcoming.
Awesome brunch on Saturday, just awesome. Proper flat whites too with newspapers and great wifi. Aussies and Kiwis, this is the cafe you've been looking for.
Hands down the best coffee in Waterloo/Southwark, and one of my top 5 coffee places in London. L&S is reliably good - I haven't once been let down by them. And you actually get the type of coffee you ordered - not a lazy generic 'milky espresso coffee' passed off as a cappuccino, flat white, etc.
With love (no scandal),
Coffee Snob
Hands down the best coffee in Waterloo/Southwark, and one of my top 5 coffee places in London. L&S is reliably good - I haven't once been let down by them. And you actually get the type of coffee you ordered - not a lazy generic 'milky espresso coffee' passed off as a cappuccino, flat white, etc.
With love (no scandal),
Coffee Snob
I walk past other cafés to come here. Unique, delicious baked goods, awesome coffee and super-friendly staff. Dinosaurs and reliable WiFi.
Excellent coffee and delicious food - all delivered in a lovely, inviting and friendly coffee shop! I love it!
My experience at Love and Scandal was awesome! The coffee was amazing and the cake was even better. I even got to meet the baker and she's one talented lady. Really welcoming and friendly vibe. Is the baker single?
Super friendly service even with queues out the door, the staff always have time and commitment to sharing knowledge on third-wave coffee and offering new options such as oat milk and chocolate aubergine cake, advice on home brewing methods, and recommendations and good links with other businesses on Lower Marsh. A real local hub filled with everyday regulars who work and socialise from Love and Scandal or just pop in on their morning run, add it being dog friendly with lots of vegan options and outstanding saturday brunch offerings, and you've got a coffee shop which is really going to grow in the coming months and years.
This is a great cafe, lovely coffee, delicious food and nice staff.
Great coffee, great atmosphere. Nice little snacks too.
Lovely little coffee shop!! Super Lovely People!
I came across these guys because they are highly rated in London's Best Coffee app for specialty coffee. They deserve it - they serve Alchemy coffee as espresso, filter, cold brew and they take a lot of care with it. Sandwiches are big and hand made every day in their own kitchen. Check out their Reuben - the salt beef on rye is the best I've had in London.
I was in search for the perfect turmeric latte and I think I found it. Love and Scandal not only have high quality drinks and food but a team to match. Very welcoming individuals served me as well as had some good banter. I had an oat milk turmeric latte which is perfectly sweet as well as spicy- the kick I was looking for. Stop by when in the Waterloo area for great service, amazing drink and food as well as relaxed vibes when you sit in.
New owners who can't make a decent coffee. Completely different cafe with less attention to detail and no appreciation of good coffee. Better off going to the couple of other cafes on the same street.
Great coffee and cakes
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Change of accounting period.
92-12-16 Change of accounting period. Permission for change of a taxpayer's Kansas taxable year shall not be required from the director. In all cases a short period return shall be filed to accomplish this change. The Kansas taxable income for this short period shall be computed in the same manner as is the federal taxable income for this short period. For the purpose of the tax computation on a short period individual income tax return, only the taxable income for the short period shall be reported, but the tax exemptions and the Kansas standard deduction shall be apportioned by the same ratio as the number of months in the short period bears to twelve (12) months. (Authorized by K.S.A. 79-3236; implementing K.S.A. 79-32,114; effective Jan. 1, 1968; amended May 1, 1982.)
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According to rumors.: these are the officially supported iOS 8 devices:
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Tim Cook admitted that currently being developed some new types of products, but it is time to pull off the veil of secrecy from them did not come. Nevertheless, these new solutions to Apple very proud.
Cook justifies the long wait for new products that sometimes training products for the announcement is delayed, and be the first time display new items on the market - it is not the main task of Apple. Apple wasn't the first in the case of the iPod, iPhone and iPad - players, smartphones and tablets existed on the market prior to their appearance. However, it is Apple products corresponding categories were among the best on the market. Much more important, according to Cook, do something right and not do it first.


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sometimes it seems like all i do is wake up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, and go to bed. but i do more, i swear! i watch jeopardy between dinner and bedtime. me and alex trebek be tight.
ok ok i do more than that. here are some haps over the past few weeks.
my dad took me to kobe, a really nice japanese restaurant. we had AMAZING food and watched one of his high school friends perform with his son. it was so fun! and they were fantastic.
my first time eating chipotle. delish. [i still miss cafe rio though…]
my uncle went biking in laguna beach. it was so fun! and hard. but it was really pretty and quite the adventure.
we made it! why yes there was an american flag at the very top #teamusa.
my friends heather and todd got married in la so i went to their reception in valencia. it was so beautiful and they were so cute and happy. yay for love and marriage!
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The new Romeo y Julieta Pirámides Añejados and Montecristo Churchill lines from Habanos SA seems to be a very polarizing release according to initial feedback. When these were announced back in December, the whole Habanos world seemed to have an opinion on whether or not the line was legitimately aged, worth the predicted retail prices, and just what exactly Habanos was thinking with a release like this. Tuna and I discussed the topic on one of our shows, and to me I felt it showed forward thinking from the Habanos team. Aging a cigar for 5-8 years, and planning to sit on capital that long is a serious investment. I was able to grab a few of the Romeo y Julieta Pirámides Añejados to see what all the fuss was about. Thus far, I have seen mixed reviews of both releases, with some loving them, while others have issue with the price and value delivered in the smoking experience.
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Almost Half of Adults Have Been Affected By Family Problems with Drugs or Alcohol
Almost half of American adults say they have been affected by problems with drugs or alcohol in their families, according to a new Gallup poll.
Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas is among the schools that will start to sell beer and wine at football games this fall, in an effort to increase revenue, according to USA Today.
The school sold beer during basketball season this past year, netting six figures over the course of 12 games, the article notes.
With school athletic departments looking at multimillion-dollar obligations in new player benefits, more schools may look at alcohol sales as a way of increasing revenue. "It seems like it's going that way, and I think you'll see more doing it," said Virginia Tech Athletics Director Whit Babcock. "But it's a cultural issue at a place of higher education where there's a tradition (of not selling it). I don't know that it will be one of the top things on my agenda. But as more people do it … I'll definitely be watching."
While Babcock was Director of Athletics at the University of Cincinnati, beer was sold at most on-campus sporting events. "In my 2½ years there, we didn't have any alcohol-related incidents, so it worked," he said. "It opened my eyes that it could be done in a responsible way."
Schools including Houston, Louisville, Memphis and Tulane all sell beer at their games. West Virginia started beer sales at football games in 2011. Arizona started to sell beer at home baseball games, played at an off-campus venue. The University of Texas earlier this year added beer and wine sales at some sporting events, including men's and women's basketball.
The NCAA does not sell alcohol at its championship sporting events, including the men's basketball tournament, according to the newspaper. Most college athletic conferences leave the decision about whether to sell alcohol up to individual schools. The exception is the Southeastern Conference, which prohibits alcohol sales.


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Adelaide United will aim to become the first team to win two Westfield FFA Cup titles when they meet Sydney FC in the final at Allianz Stadium next month.
Here's how Marco Kurz's men made it to the decider.
Round of 32: 1-0 over Newcastle Jets
It was a tightly contested match at the Marden Sports Complex but Adelaide prevailed thanks to a Michael Marrone header from a Johan Absalonsen corner.
Round of 16: 3-0 over Melbourne Victory
After a relatively cagey first-half of football, United's intensity lifted following the re-start.
Johan Absalonsen rifled a shot from distance, arrowing into the far post, before George Blackwood doubled the hosts' lead from the spot.
Nathan Konstandopoulos completed the rampant second-half display courtesy of a stunning curling effort.
Quarter-final: 3-0 over Heidelberg United
Nikola Mileusnic wrote his name all over this fixture at Olympic Park in Melbourne.
The winger became the first Red to bag a hat-trick in the Westfield FFA Cup and his goals punched Adelaide's ticket to the Semi-finals.
Semi-final: 2-1 over Western Sydney Wanderers
Adelaide's great Dane Johan Absalonsen was again to the fore, opening the scoring after just 13 minutes.
German Daniel Adlung doubled the advantage with a sweetly-struck shot from distance just before the hour mark.
Wanderers were awarded a penalty with 20 minutes to go, which Brendan Santalab converted (the first goal Adelaide had conceded in the Cup this year), but it wasn't enough to prevent the Reds reaching their second Westfield FFA Cup final.


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The motto of IIT Kharagpur is "Yoga Karmashu Kaushalam". This literally translates to "Excellence in action is Yoga", essentially implying that doing your work well is (true) yoga. This can be traced to Sri Krishna's discourse with Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. The quote, in the larger context of the Gita, urges man to acquire equanimity because a mind of equanimity allows a man to shed distracting thoughts of the effects of his deeds and concentrate on the task before him. Equanimity is the source of perfection in Karmic endeavours that leads to Salvation.
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Hi all, I'm about to start a small side project of gathering timeline information together for the print, pre-press and pre-media world, this I am hoping will include ANY information that relates to our industry, whether that is the day a company started or closed down, to a software application appearing and the version releases after that.
When presses where launched and when technologies broke….. it can be anything!
I'd like it in a digestible format with the key information:
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- Catagory (your choice but I will group them)
- Any significant people who where involved
- Any other information, links, or stories
It can also be where other disruptive technology affected our industry (lets say emmm email for instance)
Contact me by leaving comments (you can disguise yourself if you like as Joe Bloggs or Randy Mandy if you would rather not let me know who you are) or you can contact me via my LinkedIn profile.
I hope to allow all the information to be used under the Creative Commons License so you will all be free to use what I do as long as it is not for commercial gain and you give Tunicca credit for collating it.
Once I am up and running I may even be able to let people add their own stuff directly in….. Naturually the first entry will be my birth since it was a significate day in the history of pre-media 😀 only kidding 😉
Your help will be greatly appreciated and I am sure I could buy a beer if we were every in the same bar together 😆
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Today started just like day 2 - with espresso and pain au chocolat, then we hopped the metro to the Orsay Museum. You can't really tell from the picture but this metro line has double decker trains which I thought was pretty cool!
We were all excited to see the collection of impressionism and realism at Orsay and it did not disappoint. Photography inside the museum is not allowed and I was admiring the work too much to try to break the rules so I don't have any pictures. I did take a picture of the building though.
. It was amazing. Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin, and Van Gough. Oh the Van Gough. Just phenomenal. We were only planning on spending the morning here but ended up staying almost 7 hours, we couldn't peel ourselves way!
We finally headed over to the Eiffel Tower. At night, every hour at the top of the hour the eiffel tower has a "light show" in which the main lights turn down and smaller lights all over the tower sparkle on and off randomly for a couple minutes. I had a lot of fun trying to capture this in a picture and I think I did a pretty decent job. I took way too many pictures of the Eiffel Tower, maybe I was compensating for not being able to capture Orsay? No matter what, here are some of my favorites.
|You can't see Dale and I that good, but I promise we are there!
Sick of the Eiffel Tower yet? Ok, I'll stop. I'm pretty sure everyone knows what it looks like anyway. Gabi and her cousin, Christian, wanted to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower but Dale and I weren't that interested so while they traveled upwards, Dale and I walked around the neighborhood. We saw the Parc du Champs de Mars and Palais de Chaillot which are parks with gardens and statues. Then we stopped to warm up and got a crepe - we had to, we were in France after all! We opted for the traditional chocolate but got a little fancy with whipped creme and almonds on top. Yummy!
I also got a macaron at a bakery to save for later. And now I'm officially obsessed with macarons. They are devine. Try one! So good! Mine got smashed on the journey home so I don't have a picture of it but here's a recipe if you are up to trying to make them (seems hard to me though!) Then we met up with Gabi and Christian for dinner and I finally remembered to take a group picture.
Christian is from Barcelona, Spain and doesn't speak English so I had to try my best to remember Spanish, while speaking English to Gabi and Dale, in France where they speak French, and I've been practicing Swedish. My brain was mush from all the languages! But Christian was very nice and tried to communicate with me even though my Spanish is terrible.
After dinner we went to bed because Dale and I had to get up early to catch our flight back :( But everything went smoothly and before we knew it we were back in cold, but beautiful Sweden.
Maybe it's not so sad to be back!
So, that concludes trip 1 within Europe (which we don't get stamps in our passports for by the way, ba-hum-bug!) We both really liked Paris and although our days were packed, and there is certainly more to see, I have to say, I think we hit all the "must see" places and there is nothing I feel like I have to return to see. My personal favorite was Orsay, but I bet you could already tell that. If you've been what's your favorite? If you've never been, what would you want to see most?
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This change refactors the process group implementation and adds support for sessions. The setsid(2) and getsid(2) system calls were added. psctl(2) now has PSCTL_TTYNAME, which lets you get the name of a process's terminal, and ps(1) now uses it. The initial terminal is now called /dev/tty1. /dev/tty is now a factory for the current terminal. A global lock now protects the process hierarchy which makes it safe to access other processes. This refactor removes potential vulnerabilities and increases system robustness. A number of terminal ioctls have been added. This is a compatible ABI change.db7182dd


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Toast for the best of 2016!
Happy New Year!
We ordered corn bread and smoke salmon for appetizers. I was a little bit disappointed that the famous chargrilled artichokes are not in season at this time of the year.
Delicious Corn Bread on a skillet! Really love the crunchy top and the inner moist of the corn bread.
This is by far the best Smoked Salmon I have ever tasted. It is not the type of Smoked Salmon you can get from the grocery store, it is Home Smoked Salmon, it tasted so fresh, moist, and buttery.
And here's the main dishes, steak and prime rib! Both were cooked to the perfection!
Pairing with the Calcareous Vineyard Twisted Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, made it a very sophisticated dinner to end the year of 2015.
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I cannot overstate my love for Andy Chambers' books. The Masque of Vyle is no exception to this love. While a little short, this story was very interesting as it details one of the things about Eldar I knew very little about: Harlequins. Featuring Motley (from the Path of the Renegade and Path of the Incubus stories), the plot is centered around a troupe of Harlequins seeking vengeance against an unknown someone who pillaged an entire Craftworld. Their chase leads them to one of the Dark Eldar realms, where they resolve to draw forth the culprit with a performance of the Masque.
- Very interesting plot, especially if you want to know more about Harlequins
- Fantastic writing style that is so typical of Andy Chambers!
- An unexpected setting, which I won't spoil.
- This story felt a little short, especially for the extra cost tagged onto it.
Despite the increased cost, I think that this book was entirely worth buying and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Eldar, Harlequins, or Dark Eldar.
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It just seems as though Farmhouse Style Thrift Store Makeovers is one of your very favorite subject matter…so we are trying to find as many as we can on a weekly basis to give you your weekly dose! All of these projects offer so much inspiration and I think they help you see the inner beauty of the not so beautiful pieces you might pick up…it helps you see the pieces potential and I love that! Today's collection is going to show you a Basket transformation…a Vintage Window turned Shadow box…a Vintage Tea Cart Makeover…a Mirror gone Command Station and much much more. So pour yourself a cup of your favorite brew…setback and chill for a bit…then I have a feeling you will be grabbing for your keys to visit the nearest Thrift Store! ENJOY and be INSPIRED!
From a Thrift Store Bookcase to a Farmtastic Kitchen Island! See the transformation over at Little Glass Jar!
I wonder if when Jamie from Anderson + Grant saw this pretty little dish she knew how gorgeous it would become! Come and check out her technique…I know you will be using it sometime in the future.
Come and see how Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage took a Thrift Store Lamp and turned it into a wonderful French Farmhouse Lamp ala Pottery Barn Style! Get the DIY!
This incredible Shadow Box started out with a $5 Thrifted Window. Come and see how Cristy from Confessions Of A Serial DIYER turns it into an amazing Shadow Box! Keep your eyes peeled for some vintage windows!
Do you remember Larissa from Prodigal Pieces big haul a few weeks ago? Well she has given the Thrifted Vintage Tea Cart a refresh and it is unbelievable! Be sure to stop by and see the details and maybe you can apply the technique to one of your very own projects!
Don't you just love how Recreated Designs turned a Thrift Store Frame into a gorgeous Wreath! It's unique and fabulous…come and see how it was made…ez pz!
Now take a moment and come watch a Video from The DIY Mommy which is going to show you how she transformed a Thrift Store Doily into a Chic Farmhouse Wall Hanging! A little bit Rustic…a little bit Chic!
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From an Old Thrift Store Mirror to a Farmtastic Chalkboard Calendar. Come see the transformation over at Within The Grove! Always look for the inner creation that lies with in your Thrifted item!
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Providing Insight and Strategic Advice about Legal Recruiting
Recently I read an article by a recruiter who very straightforwardly acknowledged that she often receives unimpressive application materials from job-seekers. This is often a non-starter and the result is…Delete. Why? I would not hire someone who either isn't willing, able or savvy enough to realize how important this first stage of the screening process is.
When I say "unimpressive", I'm referring to more than just the resume and academics – I am including and focusing on the cover letter here because the cover letter, which is typically the first impression a reviewer gets, is either poorly written or there is none.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH? The increasing use of email vs. snail mail has resulted in fewer cover letters than ever. Frequently I receive email submissions with no cover letter – no introduction at all. Attached is a resume with no explanation why the applicant is considering a job change or what position they seek. Those that really make me shake my head address me as the employer, rather than a recruiter. They clearly don't know where they are even sending their resume! Not only does it require extra effort on my part to obtain this necessary information, but their apparent lack of basic understanding about this process often leaves me feeling that the lack of attention to detail reflects a lack of professionalism…and that is a real turn-off. Alternatively, perhaps the candidate has so much self-confidence that he believes that resume speaks for itself, but this is a huge assumption to make.
MATCH YOUR SKILLS TO THE JOB: Stunningly, I get numerous resumes from applicants who aren't even attorneys. Anyone with basic internet skills and has visited our web site knows that we only work with attorneys. This seems either lazy or desperate to me – and the resume is deleted. What a waste of precious time on both our parts! Wouldn't they research an employer before an interview? Respect your own time, as well as mine.
RECRUITERS ARE THE "GATEKEEPERS". Candidates must pass our scrutiny in order to get in front of our employer clients. If your cover letter and accompanying materials don't show thought, clarity, and relevant details at a glance, they just won't make the cut. We want to help you get a job – that's why we are in this business. Take the time to do a thorough and professional job if you truly expect to be taken seriously.
Part 3; How to Start Networking and Get a Job
REMEMBER - You are smart and have the technological savvy – but THEY have the jobs. Educate yourself about these differences, and show respect for them.
1. What are small and medium sized law firms looking for in applicants? Applicants who have the experience in the job description, and with a personality that will mesh in a smaller firm environment.
2. What is the hiring process like for small and mid-size law firms when they hire associates or law students? Typically 1-3 interviews, where you'll meet main partners and associates. If the firm extends an offer, you will typically have 48 hours to 1 week to accept.
3. How can a student stand out from the rest? Personal presence and message, consistency of brand, impressively-drafted resume, LinkedIn profile, quality of developed relationships (references).
4. If grades are not your strongest asset, what can you do to make yourself competitive? See above, plus a professional Blog can prove valuable in many ways.
5. While in law school, what are some things I can do now that will help me later in my career? Develop an online presence, and start laying groundwork with individuals and at events. See networking tips, above.
6. What areas of law are growing and employing more lawyers? Labor and employment, IP Patent litigation (particularly with an EE or CS degree), some corporate and real estate positions are opening up. What areas of the law are tightening and hiring less? Litigation, Bankruptcy.
6. How did networking influence the job you have (or any jobs that you've had)? I was introduced to attorney recruiting by my brother – who had used a recruiter years before. During law school, we were not educated about the services of recruiters, so I was unfamiliar with the benefits of working with one. We had a good synergy and I joined her business. In 2005, I incorporated Rifkin Consulting.
Another example is that a professional colleague introduced to a journalist at a renowned legal publication. We get together regularly, have developed a really positive personal and professional relationship, and I've had significant opportunities to get meaningful PR exposure as a result.
7. After meeting someone at a networking event, what is the best way to cultivate that relationship? Pay attention to that person's business card, and comment on it when possible. Too often people just discard business cards, but in Asian culture this is considered disrespectful. Send a nice note afterwards to people with whom you wish to remain in contact – calendar follow ups. Show value.
8. What is the #1 thing you should and should not do at a networking event? Ask for a job.
9. Any general tips for anyone that has not been to a networking event?
I hope this information has been helpful. Please check back for additions and modifications, and visit our Professional Resources page at www.rifkinconsulting.com .
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FOLLOWING UP: While you learn what those tips are, you can mention some of the things you've done, your skills, and other things that would show you're a smart person working hard to accomplish your goal.
Part One; Why You Must Network
Based on a presentation at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles on 2/12/14.
In 1988, I graduated from Villanova School of Law outside Philadelphia. Villanova is viewed very much back east like Loyola is here in Los Angeles – a highly-regarded regional law school. I worked for a large law firm, and subsequently for small firms. When I relocated to California, I knew no one but a couple of family members.
Since I started attorney recruiting 14 years ago, more than half of those years were during a recession.
What does this information have to do with you? Well, in real estate you always hear the phrase "location, location, location". What I want you to remember is "connections, connections, connections". This realization changed my professional life – and I'm confident that it can change yours.
Connections, as well as hard work and a lot of patience, have contributed tremendously to my success in business. On a similar note, developing relationships after I moved to California was critical, and it took years of effort to develop friendships and acquaintances like I had back East for so many years. I mention this because developing connections is, in many ways, like making friends. But like friends, connections and relationships should be chosen carefully. Therefore, it's important that you network with intention.
Developing personal networking habits and skills will always be essential to your professional success, as there is no replacement for the human connection. What about the importance and efficiency of social media connections and exposure, you ask? Our world is inextricably linked with Social Media. Therefore, it's hard to separate what you need to know to interview well and/or land a job, versus [personal] networking advice.
You want to know how to get a job, how to keep a job, and how to become secure to weather a recession in the future…b/c the only thing you can really be sure of is…there will be change. Recession will happen again, and technology is rapidly evolving.
Competition may seem greater than ever, with more candidates having access to information about available jobs. However… the GOOD news is that, thanks to technology, you have more information and other resources at your fingertips than previous generations – so what are you going to do now that you are armed with these tools?
1. Networking is crucial for your career. Effective networking leads to relationships, and people tend to hire other people who they know and like.
2. You are unique – but look to your right and to your left – those people are also unique. You must distinguish yourself with a personal brand.
3. Brand vs. Reputation: Both your brand and reputation are important to your success
To be continued in Part 2: How To Get Started
If you are having trouble getting attorney recruiters to work on your behalf to find a job, there could be a variety of reasons. It is important to identify the reasons and take steps to correct them. Rifkin Consulting often works with those attorneys who are having trouble getting a job and can give sound advice on making yourself more attractive to employers.
What Can I Do To Get A Recruiter's Attention?
Attorney recruiters are like any other professionals; they want the most employable attorneys on their books. They have the best chance of placing these attorneys to big law firms and therefore making larger commissions. Recruiters often have parameters, i.e., some attorney recruiters do not accept attorneys who are looking for jobs in small firms, who are unemployed, or seeking employment in certain practice areas.
However, that does not mean that all recruiters feel this way or that there are no recruiters who will work with you. It may be that you are looking in the wrong places.
Sit down and make two lists: one of your experience and skills in a short, condensed form and one of your career preferences. Type these up in a concise, one-page letter that you can include with your resume. This will help you talk to recruiters about your skills and your career goals quickly and weed out recruiters that simply cannot help you.
Now is also a good time to see if there may be glaring problems with your CV. Were you disciplined by a bar association or denied licensure for some reason? If so, you may find that recruiters are shying away but could promote your resume to a law firm with a good explanation of what happened. Never be afraid to tell the truth; most recruiters have seen various problems with attorneys and may have unique ways of handling your issues.
The Keys To Finding a Good Recruiter
It is very possible that recruiters simply do not know that you are looking for a job, especially if you are unemployed. Contacting a recruiter with your resume may be the easiest way to get your name and face out to potential employers, particularly the decision-makers in the firm. Finding a good recruiter can be difficult; you could rely on the recommendations of those who have successfully worked with recruiters or research the web to review recruiting firms' web sites and reviews.
A good attorney recruiter will help you find employment by matching you with existing law firm jobs. Many recruiters have access to information about jobs that are not necessarily available through normal channels. By helping aspiring attorneys find jobs with top firms as well as "boutique" law practices, attorney recruiters can be a valuable resource, especially for attorneys who are just beginning a job search and are not sure where to look for the right type of employment.
Rifkin Consulting is proud to work with attorneys who face many types of challenges in finding the perfect jobs. For many years, Rifkin Consulting has helped California attorneys find the right jobs with the best law firms and has helped employers identify legal talent. Rifkin Consulting also works with attorneys who are currently employed in order to help them make lateral moves and improve their career prospects.
You finally found a position that you thought would be your "dream job." The partners liked you and promised to put you right to work in litigation, an area in which you are desperate to gain experience. However, it has been six months and you have yet to touch your first case. Instead, they have you in the corporate department, spending your days up to your elbows in mind-numbing paperwork and boring meetings.
This scenario is not as uncommon as you might think. The only way to "compel" a law firm to allow you to do the work you want to do is to have in hand a written contract specifying that you will be allowed to perform certain tasks, and most law firms are simply not going to give you this when you are hired. Far more firms rely on a "gentlemen's" (or ladies') agreement and a handshake to specify your job duties.
Do you have any recourse when you find that your dream job is not what you thought it would be? There is, of course, the possibility of quitting, but most lawyers these days are just glad they have found work and are reluctant to give up their jobs. Should you suffer in silence? Actually, there are ways you may change practice areas, but they require you to understand a few basic rules about working in a law firm.
While it is important to get experience in the areas in which you want to specialize, it is also important to maintain your integrity while job seeking. If you do decide to leave, be sure to give plenty of notice and finish the cases to which you are assigned.
Rifkin Consulting can help you when the time comes to change jobs by finding the right law firm and position to match your skills and preferences.
Sometimes the dream job you thought you would love turns out to be a nightmare position from which you feel you may never escape. This is especially distressing when you have just started a new job and decide in a very short time that you despise the people or the position or both. How soon is too soon to start looking for another job? Will changing a job too quickly look bad on your resume?
The Dilemma of A Bad Job
Bad jobs create their own terrible dilemma. If you quit the job, you risk being earmarked as a quitter or a "job hopper"; however, if you do not quit, you risk not only being miserable but perhaps being fired by the boss who likes you no better than you like him or her.
Generally, your happiness and mental health are worth more than any job. However, you also have to be able to balance your own needs against the danger of moving from job to job whimsically.
A few things to consider when choosing whether or not to leave a job you just started:
How Unhappy Are You?
The biggest question to answer when you are considering leaving a job you just started is: how unhappy are you? You may honestly have given the job a fair chance, but it is also possible that you are allowing your dislike to color your viewpoint. One way to measure how reasonable your dislike of a job really is could be to talk with someone you trust and who is willing to give you an objective opinion of your situation.
If you find that you simply cannot stand to keep a job, of course you must move on. However, be sure that you are making the right decision and that you are willing to accept the consequences of making a sudden job change before you turn in your notice.
There are very good reasons to work with an attorney recruiter when searching for attorney jobs in CA or when law firms have positions to fill. Here are the top ten reasons an attorney recruiter in CA can help match the right candidate with the right job.
A legal recruiter can be a wonderful benefit in your legal job search. Rifkin Consulting has many years of experience helping legal candidates look for jobs and helping law firms connect with the right candidates for their various positions. With the help of Rifkin Consulting, quality attorneys can come together with the right law firms to benefit both.
Hiring an attorney recruiter is a process, in some ways, similar to a job interview. You must be sure that the attorney recruiter is a good match for your needs, and the recruiter must be sure that you are the type of candidate he or she wants to represent. The process of "interviewing" a legal recruiter should be taken every bit as seriously as your job interviews and may well have even more lasting ramifications.
An attorney recruiter in CA such as Rifkin Consulting serves a very important purpose. Finding the right attorney jobs in CA is not a simple task, and hiring an attorney recruiter is one of the best ways to weed through the hundreds of law jobs in CA and find the one that best suits your goals and talents.
Therefore, there are several things you should ask your attorney recruiter before agreeing to representation. Here are a few questions you should ask to learn the important information you need to make the right choice in legal recruiting firms from among those available.
How long have you been working as an attorney recruiter? Ask to see the credentials of the person you are hiring to represent you to law firms throughout the state. A professional attorney recruiting firm has usually been in business for years, offering you a chance to review their success stories and see their development as a key player in the legal field.
How do you go about choosing the right jobs for me? This is a crucial question and is really the key to the success or failure of an attorney recruiter in terms of finding the right positions for you. The attorney recruiter should use a verifiable method of weeding out job possibilities so that he or she focuses only on those that will fit your demands. You do not want a recruiter who simply passes your resume to any law firm that is hiring.
Do you offer support services? An attorney recruiter should offer other services such as resume editing, interview preparation and advice on choosing the right job. Simply brokering your resume to law firms is not enough.
Do you have references to whom I can speak? The old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" can also be applied to references. No matter how good a firm tells you it is, hearing it from someone who has used the firm successfully means much more. You should also search the Internet for possible bad references; while one or two do not mean much, a number of bad reviews may signal trouble.
How do you calculate your fees? An attorney recruiting firm is paid by the employer when a candidate is hired and begins employment.
It is also important to consider the necessity of maintaining confidentiality and discretion in this process. You may have other questions to ask a potential attorney recruiter. Do not be afraid to ask for clarification or information; after all, this may be one of the most important relationships of your life.
As an attorney recruiter, I have seen a variety of business cards slide across my desk. Some have been good, some have been bad, and some have been downright ugly. It seems trite, but your business card truly is your own personal form of marketing. What you put on your business card should reflect your brand as an attorney candidate.
The front of a business card is the first thing many people see when you introduce yourself. Therefore, the front of your business card, along with your appearance, can make or break your chances for a job or to retain a client. As a legal recruiter, I have heard law firms exclaim in surprise that they thought the business card did not inspire confidence in the candidate before them. It is worth the effort to examine the front of your business card and determine the most important information to include as well as the placement of that information in the most eye-catching manner.
Having an effective business card means more than just printing your name and telephone number on the front. Not only should you have certain information on your card, you should also include this information in way that immediately draws the eye to the important points and makes a statement about your professionalism and organizational skills.
Here are a few rules to follow when designing the front of your business card.
When it comes to obtaining a lawyer job in California, your business card could be the first step in or out of the door. Rather than leaving it to chance, attorney candidates should give it the careful review it deserves.
As attorney recruiters, we see hundreds of resumes slide across our desks. Unfortunately, although this is an incredibly important part of your overall image, many people are unaware of how to craft a resume that screams hire me, not file me in the waste basket.
Your resume is the most important thing you send out when you are looking for a job. Preparing a resume should not be something you do the night before a job interview; in fact, your resume is an asset just as money in a bank account is an asset. It is also organic, changing, and growing as you gain experience. Updating your resume should be an ongoing activity, and there are specific rules you should follow as you work on perfecting this important document.
When seeking law jobs in CA, it's important for attorney candidates to understand the necessary elements to preparing a successful attorney resume. Our attorney recruitment firm offers editing services for attorney candidates as a standard service, but candidates can benefit from these necessary components.
If a candidate is self-submitting, he or she should be very aware of how impersonal these systems are. Although efficient, they do not "feel" the person with a cover letter or resume that has had professional guidance, and are less likely to make it to the next level. They are very key word driven, and every effort must be taken to have your submissions materials be impeccable. This is where a skilled attorney recruiter can offer help to a candidate that is invaluable.
You may have heard the saying "A picture is worth a thousand words." This also applies to a well-written follow-up to an interview. Our attorney recruiters often advise attorney candidates that while once considered unique, a follow up is now just good manners. These days, it is expected that attorney candidates can and will follow up with interviewers to show a deeper understanding of items mentioned and an appreciation for meeting the busy members of the firm.
Even experts sometimes neglect the crucial time just after an interview, but this is a time when, psychologically, many things may hang in the balance of choosing a candidate for hire. The more you can do to make yourself stand out to the partners or hiring committee, the better your chances of securing the job. Our legal recruitment firm has compiled some great tips to follow up well after a good interview.
One problem that everyone wants to have is deciding between two or more job offers. However, this can actually be a very emotionally challenging problem. Agonizing over two equally good jobs is difficult; it helps to "make a list" of the pros and cons of each job, but what factors should be important in choosing the right position?
As an experienced attorney recruiter, I often see how this choice plays out for attorney candidates. When candidates are torn between positions, there are often some factors which may provide the answer. Not all law jobs in California are created equally, so attorney candidates can use the following information to decide between the right position and a position that may just be ok.
When you're looking for lawyer jobs in California, it can sometimes seem like an eternity before you're called in for an interview. Waiting to be called for an interview can be emotionally difficult. It can mean hours of sitting by the phone or the computer, waiting for a call or an email.
As skilled attorney recruiters, we see this frustration a lot. Instead of suffering and putting yourself through stress, why not use this time to your advantage? Here are some tips to help you use the time between sending in your resume and your actual interview wisely.
Attorney Recruiting
With the economy in recession, it may be difficult to find career opportunities that match your criteria, experience, and academic achievement. The economic crisis has left few jobs on the market and even lawyers are having difficulty trying to find employment that matches their requirements. You may have considered working with an attorney recruiter, but are still uncertain whether or not you should. Here are several reasons why an attorney recruiter can assist you in building an enriching and successful career as an attorney:
Appearance and Presentation:
Often, applicants do not hear back from potential employers because their cover letters and resumes are unsuccessful and ineffective. Most attorneys are so busy applying to numerous jobs that they do not research each law firm's background and goals. Ultimately, many attorneys make the awful mistake of sending out generic and plain cover letters and resumes. This usually leads to fruitless results.
Cover letters should be tailored to the law firm and used to create a connection with the firm's recruiting department. If you are not referencing your knowledge of the firm or engaging the reader within the first paragraph, your cover letter will likely be tossed.
Additionally, if your resume and cover letter contain typographical errors, you will most likely not hear back from them. Your first impression, even though on paper, needs to be completely flawless. Fortunately, an attorney recruiter can edit your resume and draft an impressive cover letter while also providing background on the law firm to ensure that your presentation catches the reader's attention.
Interview and Impression:
Numerous applicants find the interview process utterly challenging with multiple phone and in person interviews. The process can be stressful, nerve-wracking, and brutal. It is of the utmost importance that you appear to be the right candidate for the position, but most often interviewees become nervous and fail to create the right impression. An attorney recruiter can help you with the interview process by providing effective tips to guide you in selling your skills and experience.
Ever heard the expression: "it's not what you know, it's who you know"? Well the statement rings completely true in searching for the right career opportunities. It is absolutely crucial to establish long-lasting connections and relationships in order to generate the best career opportunities. This may be a daunting task for a new or young attorney. At Rifkin Consulting, we offer the benefit of more than 25 years of experience with the legal industry and have many well established relations with successful law firms and exceptional attorneys.
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Whether you are a young associate or longtime partner, we can help provide you with employment opportunities for a permanent and successful career. Our attorney recruiters have your best interest in mind and will search for top tier law firms that exceed your requirements. Contact one of our consultants today so we can assist in achieving your long-term goals as an attorney.
As an attorney search consultant, I believe that partner placements and legal recruiting have become increasingly difficult - and different - during the last five years. The primary reason for this is that as the economy took a drastic turn, many partners' portable books of business did also. As a result, they were faced with two very difficult and contradictory situations: (1) without significant business they may have gotten the "wink and the nod" that they should seek work elsewhere, and/or (2) making a lateral move was difficult because their portable business had diminished. Firms are more reluctant over the last few years to take a "gamble" on partners who previously did well.
Additionally, they significantly raised the required book of "verifiable" business before considering adding them to the firm. Whereas 1 million in portable business used to be a sought-after number, for many large firms that has been raised to 2 million in portable business. Smaller firms generally tend to want to see candidates in at least the $400K-$500K range.
An additional change that I've seen, and continue to observe, is with attorneys who were previously "service partners". These attorneys often did not do business development, nor were they encouraged to do so, because there was enough work from other partners. Sometimes it was even discouraged.
Unfortunately, when the economy experienced a downturn and the work was no longer plentiful, these senior attorneys who were not self-supporting were often told to find other work. Again, the lack of portable business was a harsh reality that has continued to plague many. I have spoken with many attorneys in this situation - some have gone from making huge salaries to just getting by. They have become a sad casualty of the economy – and the evolution of the law firm model - as a result of the recession. My sense is that even when the economy rebounds, service partners will be less desirable than previously. I always advise candidates to do whatever they can to be self-supporting - it's ultimately a matter of survival.
I've noticed that the most informed and highly-regarded attorney recruiters want to obtain a lot of information from me. What if I don't want to tell them about my salary or why I want to leave my job? Can't they just tell me what jobs are available in the market?
Understanding several things about professional recruiters will not only answer these questions, but will also enhance your overall recruiting experience.
Given that recruiters are compensated by the clients, it's crucial that we carefully screen candidates for important information; examples of this would be salary, required compensation, ability to relocate, hours regularly billed, and about their evaluations. In-depth screening helps us determine whether a candidate is a good fit for a particular job, a personality fit for a prospective employer, and helps us to assess whether a candidate will be communicative and forthcoming during the placement process. This information should be kept in the strictest confidence (at Rifkin Consulting, we take this seriously and have a Privacy Statement on our website. Read it here
The recruiting process frequently takes a good deal of time. However, there are often times when we need a timely response from a candidate, such as when scheduling an interview. If we are working with a candidate who is difficult to track down and does not show genuine interest in exploring opportunities, then it's better to know this early on so that we can direct our efforts on placements that are more likely to move forward and with candidates who are more willing.
Specific job information is rarely shared during a first call or email. Our insider information is a valuable asset – and recruiters want to feel confident that a candidate will not utilize this information outside of the relationship for self-gain. Sounds terrible – but it happens. Therefore, it's important that we first try to determine whether this job seeker is serious about a job search and willing to be loyal and work together once information is shared. There are several ways this can be ascertained, such as if the candidate quickly sends a resume other requested materials and information that are crucial to the process. Additionally, it's very important for a candidate to provide a list of any submissions that have already been made, so that the recruiter can move forward in an informed manner and not duplicate efforts. Once a candidate takes advantage of a recruiter or is dishonest, the relationship can rarely be repaired.
We are your managers, your counselors... facilitating the process on your behalf from beginning to end. With mutual respect, the relationship can be rewarding, long-term and successful!
I have sent my resume to several attorney recruiters and none of them responded. Couldn't they have at least said "sorry, not a fit", "we'll keep it on file", or "get lost!"? Why does it seem like a black hole when I send my resume to inquire about a job?
At Rifkin Consulting, we truly understand your frustration about the general lack of response from many recruiters. In our office, while we make a concerted effort to respond to every resume that we receive, it's just not feasible to expect a personal phone call or response in all cases. Let me explain why, from my perspective…..
Most resumes that recruiters receive are unsolicited. While this is not unusual, it's possible for a successful recruiter to receive dozens of resumes each day. Sometimes, the resumes we receive aren't even from lawyers (which make us wonder if they even understand where they are sending it!). Many others are clearly not on point for the job about which they are inquiring. In any business, time must be used most efficiently in order to be successful – and recruiting is no exception. Trying to balance this hard cold fact with compassion is not always easy, and a recruiter's time must necessarily be spent primarily with candidates who they can place.
Responding to every resume that comes in would take a huge amount of time – and would take away from our efforts and obligations to our active candidates. Think about your own work day; would you be able to add an extra hour daily to an effort that doesn't produce business? No matter how much you wish you could…it's just not feasible. Recruiters don't mean to be rude or lacking in compassion – they just have to prioritize their work as anyone else does.
We review every resume that reaches our desk and screen it carefully for a possible job match now – or in the future. We try to respond to each – even if to just acknowledge its receipt. Try not to take it personally if you don't receive an email or a phone call – we aim for excellence in our profession and are known for good communication with candidates and law firm clients – but there are just so many hours in a day!
Rejection hurts. As a society, we inherently associate rejection with failure—but we need to learn that rejection is a chance for us to react, respond, and recommit to our goals. While it may not seem like the case yet, being turned down by a potential employer might be the best thing that happened to you. Here are three reasons why you didn't get the position you were hoping for, and how to improve your job search efforts in the future.
Not A Good Fit
One of the biggest challenges for any attorney recruiter is finding the right employee for the right company. Not only do applicants have to have the basic skills to do a job, but they must also be a good culture fit for the company. Your personality needs to meet that of the company you're interested in.
If you think you'll be a great fit, it may be difficult to convey your interests on paper without seeming too forward or giving too much information. In order to show off your personality and prove to the recruiter that you are the perfect candidate, do your homework. Research the company's culture and reputation, and write your cover letter and resume in response to what you find.
Didn't Follow Directions
If a recruiter asks for a short cover letter, write a short letter. If they request salary requirements, be honest. If they ask for samples of your work or a link to your portfolio, do so. Recruiters spend hours searching for the right candidate. The last thing they want to do is exchange multiple emails asking you for documents or information that you should have sent them in the first try. Some might just ignore you completely if you didn't follow directions.
While you're at it, make sure that you pay attention to details. Search your resume and cover letter for typographical or grammatical errors.
Lack of Basic Requirements
Simply put, you don't meet the basic requirements. Maybe they're looking for someone who has five years of experience, but you only have four. It's not any fault of your own. At the end of the day, you'll find a company that is the right fit for you, no matter what the requirements or culture. You just have to keep looking.
"I am a new law school graduate, and I contacted a legal recruiter to help me get a job. Why won't they work with me?"
Don't take it personally! Many recruiters want to be able to help new law school graduates; however, clients will only work with recruiters to hire attorneys with at least one year of post law school experience in a law firm setting. Why?
There are several reasons that firm clients take this position.
Additionally, few law firms will use the services of recruiters to hire young attorneys with only clerking experience. Often law firms and law clerks utilize internal connections to facilitate such hires.
It's important to understand the aforementioned reasons why an attorney recruiter can't assist you with your job search if you are a new graduate or Bar-admittee. You'll need to be very proactive on your own if you weren't successful during OCI, or if your school does not participate in OCI recruiting. Learning about the various venues for networking and research, such as your local Public Law Center, can provide valuable experience as well as leads. Good luck!


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OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP — Michigan officials have approved a permit allowing Nestle Waters North America to pump more groundwater for its Ice Mountain brand.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ruled this week that the company's application to increase water output to 400 gallons a minute meets state standards.
Officials said that most of the public comments they received expressed opposition to the permit, but the department "thoroughly and conscientiously" applied the law in its review.
The company had been permitted to withdraw 250 gallons a minute from an underground aquifer in Osceola Township.
The township originally denied a permit application by Nestle to build a pumping station to get more groundwater.
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The man behind the elaborate hoax that had fans believing Fallout 4 was on the way has spoken out about the motivation behind his actions saying that "some men just want to watch the world burn" and that he was hoping the hoax would force Bethesda Softworks, the company behind the Fallout franchise to reveal something about Fallout 4 during the upcoming Spike network VGX gaming awards show airing tonight. A Bethesda spokesperson has officially stated that the company will not be doing so.
The Fallout 4 hoaxer spoke out about his motives by posting answers to questions on an "Ask Me Anything" thread on the social news and entertainment site Reddit. He also revealed that the elaborate hoax cost him nearly $1000 to put together and referred to himself as "one of those selfish bastards with a lot of money."
The Fallout 4 hoax began several weeks ago when the now debunked website thesurvivor2299.com first appeared. Fans who have long awaited a sequel to the last Fallout installment quickly went to task trying to decode morse code messages that were released on the site. The website include a countdown clock set to end on December 11, that had fans hoping that a big announcement would be made on that day. The hoax ended after Bethesda sent out a tweet confirming that the website was fake. The hoaxer ended his stunt by acknowledging that the site was a fake and by posting a video entitled "Sad Violin" with thanks to Fallout fans for being part of such a great community. However, he has said that the intended ending for his hoax was a complete CGI trailer for the non-existent game. He claims to still be in possession of that trailer but has declined to release it at this time. He has suggested that he may do so after December 11, the original date set to end the hoax on his website.
Some Fallout 4 fans have expressed discontent with Bethesda's handling of the hoax, saying that if they knew it was fake, they should have tried to stop it weeks ago to avoid unnecessary disappointment among excited fans. There was, reportedly, some contact between Bethesda and the hoaxer prior to Bethesda's official tweet deeming the site part of a hoax, but details of that are unclear. Bethesda has said that they may have been able to handle the situation better. Still other fans aren't so sure that Bethesda wasn't in on the ruse and are holding out hope that even this apparent unveiling of trickery is a part of what will ultimately be information about a forthcoming Fallout 4.
The Fallout franchise features a series of role-playing games set in the post-Apocalyptic United States after nuclear war has devastated and destroyed most of the planet. A 1988 video game, Wasteland, is considered to be a forerunner of the games as they are known today. The first two games, Fallout and Fallout 2 were released in the late 1990s. Fallout 3 was released in 2008 and a number of spin-offs have been released since. The franchise has been enormously successful and has dedicated fans, making a Fallout 4 a strong possibility in the future, even if it is not to be just yet. Perhaps, as the Fallout 4 hoaxer speaks out and more interest is drummed up that possibility will morph into a reality.
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A good customer experience can impact repeat business
by Julia Ahlfeldt
The recent Telkom ADSL-unsubscribe problem has once again thrust customer experience into the spotlight. Specifically, it illustrates how not to treat customers who want to cancel their services.
Telkom isn't the exception; many companies have been there. A client wants to end the relationship and is on the final call – they are leaving and taking their cash with them. But even if the relationship is beyond immediate repair, it mustn't result in a horrible experience for the client. Many companies don't pay heed to this, harsh words are spoken, and the relationship ends, forever. For the customer this affirms their decision to leave, and they do so with a sour taste in the mouth – which is often rinsed on social media.
It need not be this way. To negate a bad departure experience, companies need to consider two important aspects. First, the cancellation experience itself, and second, fixing the underlying problems.
Make the departure less painful
Telkom's cancellation process for ADSL lines appears to be a negative and overly bureaucratic one. For some unlucky customers, no matter what they do, lines do not get cancelled and billing continues. Press coverage escalates the bad exposure, and what should have been a manageable problem becomes a PR disaster. The takeaway for companies is to not try and ring-fence customers – they must be free to leave, easily, when they want to.
Having said that, make sure that customers can be contacted again. The final point of contact is crucial. What is said during those moments can set the tone for how the customer remembers the brand. If appropriate, companies can ask the customer's permission to contact them in future if new offerings appear. "We would like to earn your business back" is a good sentiment to end with. It takes what could potentially be an extremely negative experience and at least neutralises it, leaving the door open for future interaction.
The departure process should also involve acknowledging the company's shortcomings and apologising for them. This is easy to do, and if the company fosters a culture of accountability, more employees will feel that it is acceptable to acknowledge mistakes and turn them into a learning experience. But this starts at the top, and if management is inward-looking and defensive, it trickles down to the front-line team.
While these steps can be seen as tactical solutions, it still doesn't address the underlying problem of why many companies' exit experience is so bad in the first place.
Getting to the root cause
In the case of Telkom, the source of the problem with cancellations was a technical issue with a system it launched earlier in the year. After the PR catastrophe, Telkom said: "In April 2018 we introduced an online process for cancellations which has improved outcomes, although we acknowledge that there can still be hiccups in the process." These cancellation experiences were doomed before they happened; it prompts the question, why would a brand launch such a flawed experience in the first place?
For some companies, customer experience is an afterthought. Those that are overly focused on business acquisition and not retention may pay little heed to managing the customer journey or delivering a positive cancellation experience. While securing new business might be important at the start, retaining customers requires a different managerial approach – one that is much more client-centric.
As brands push more customers towards self-service channels, like Telkom did with its online cancellation system, the front-line team becomes increasingly important. Instances of talking to a "real person" are becoming less frequent but have higher stakes. When customers do call in, they are more likely to have a complex issue that requires skilled assistance. Front-line employees are at the coalface of customer interaction and a handful of individuals might be the only point of human contact that some consumers will ever have with a company. Make it count: invest in these teams; make them feel part of the company; and provide them with the proper training to deal with customers, new and existing.
The future matters
Getting back to Telkom. While it's understandable that the company does not want customers to leave, having them jump through hoops to do so is counterproductive. Remember, this is the same company that can provide fibre or cellular data options to customers who cancel their ADSL lines. By not treating the customer well at the end, it might lose not just current business, but future business too. It's a costly mistake for companies to make.
Julia Ahlfeldt is a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) who consults to blue-chips and multi-nationals and advises them how to retain relevance and increase profits by transitioning from inwardly focused silos to being dynamic and customer-centric.
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Astute 12 Subwoofer
The Astute 12
To follow our Astute 8 we have recently introduced the Astute 12 subwoofer. This extends the frequency range of the system down to 30hz (-3dB) providing thunderous lows while retaining near perfect speed and accuracy.
At the heart of the Asute 12 design is an ultra-low distortion, high efficiency woofer providing great control and musicality. With carefully optimised cabinet and driver design, the subwoofer integrates seamlessly with the Astute 8s, or any other loudspeaker of your choice.
The amplifier module powering this subwoofer is a Class D design that provides RMS power of 550w, with peaks in excess of 1Kw. The massive headroom in the amplifier allows breathtaking dynamics and unsurpassed performance, critical to your enjoyment of the music.
The Astute 12 also features variable gain, +/- 180 phase control, variable crossover (50-150hz), and variable parametric EQ. These allow you to tune the subwoofer perfectly to any room, and any taste.
Inputs to the Astute 12 are either XLR or RCA (either stereo or mono).
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|Standard Finish
|Acrylic front and leather finish cabinet
|Acrylic front and leather finish cabinet
|Cabinet Size
|300mm diameter x 300mm deep
|400mm diameter x 460mm deep
|8" woofer and co-axial 1″ compression driver tweeter
|12″ ultra low distortion woofer
|Frequency Response
|+/- 3dB 100Hz – 21kHz
|+/- 3dB 30Hz – 150Hz
|Corssover Point
|Sensitivity Passive (2.83V/1m)
|0.335v Input sensitivity
|Sensitivity Active (2.83V/1m)
|HF: 110dB LF: 95dB
|0.335v Input sensitivity
|Nominal Impedance
|8 Ohms
|Power Handling
|250 Watts RMS
|550 W RMS / 1100 W Program
|Max. SPL (1m)