The first step in figuring out the right job for you isn’t asking yourself what you want, it’s asking what the world around you needs and wants. Everything else flows from there.
Running your job ideas through the funnel of “1) What is there a need for? 2) What are my strengths? And finally, 3) What do I want to do?” will help you with big picture thinking.
There’s a lot of opportunity out there, but it probably won’t bite you on the nose. If you’re vigilant though, you will notice trends: family law is on the rise, the job market is growing in Tacoma, careers in compliance are evolving, and there is substantial unmet need in rural areas known as legal deserts. In addition, some of the best companies to work for are in our state; research legal roles (including JD-advantage roles) at those companies.
Your job is to find a job, and that means becoming an expert. Put your research skills to use and you’ll be an expert in no time!
