Facebook profiles are poked.  Twitters are tweeted.  Linked In invitations are sent.  I know it’s a bear market when a long line of forgotten souls suddenly come looking for me out of the blue.  So, what’s the key to landing a job in this bear market and beyond?

(1) Be Patient.  It’s going to take much longer to find a job today than it was last year or the year before.  Don’t harass recruiting managers.  Don’t complain to headhunters.  The clients are taking their time because they can.  And, they do.  
(2) Sacrifice.  You may have to take one or two steps back.  Many firms are not hiring.  Interview with passion even if the job is not everything you want.  
(3) Network.  Too many attorneys only network when they need a job.  You should be networking constantly – for new clients or to meet attorneys of stature in your field.  Join bar groups and networking groups, and go to the meetings.  Every meeting.  Folks won’t take you seriously if you show up for one out of three meetings.  And, when talking to a networking contact, be sure to ask for another referral.  That’s how your network grows.