Allison Jean Wottawa
Los Angeles, California, United States
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I am the Principal Legal Recruiter and CEO at AJW Attorney Search , a preeminent legal…
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What Law Firms Want to See in Your Cover Letter
What Law Firms Want to See in Your Cover Letter
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Interesting article on why two promising associates decided to leave their firm - and how the firm did not successfully anticipate their desire for…
Interesting article on why two promising associates decided to leave their firm - and how the firm did not successfully anticipate their desire for…
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Fresh new concept for corporate events and team building: NEW! Introducing: TrivWorks Olympics! The ULTIMATE workplace bonding event, TrivWorks…
Fresh new concept for corporate events and team building: NEW! Introducing: TrivWorks Olympics! The ULTIMATE workplace bonding event, TrivWorks…
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Drama Studio London
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Activities and Societies: Director and actor for Generic Theatre company, Forbidden Planet Productions, and the George Washington University main stage productions
Magna Cum Laude graduate, Phi Betta Kappa, Golden Key International Honor Society, Presidential Scholar for Academics, Presidential Arts Scholar for Acting
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How to Get Your Recruiter to Work for You
BCG Attorney Search
Everything is competitive these days, even the attention of a good recruiter. There are so many qualified attorneys on the job market, how can you assure that your recruiter is effectively working for you? Is this individual really spending time to make your application stand out? What can you do to inspire your recruiter to invest in you?
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When Your Surroundings Dictate A Passive Search
BCG Attorney Search
The ultimate favor you can do yourself and for your career is to be aware of your surroundings. If you are happy in your present position, great! I caution you, however, to not let present happiness blind you to circumstances that could potentially harm your career. Of course happiness is a priority, but you must be in tune to what is happening in your firm as a whole.
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What Law Firms Want to See in Your Cover Letter
BCG Attorney Search
Cover letters can be tricky, especially for someone who has been off the market for some time. You want to show yourself in the best possible light, but many cover letters focus on the wrong elements and can easily lose the attention of the decision-makers that are reviewing your submission package.
The best use of the cover letter is not to re-state your resume in paragraph form, but to anticipate questions that the recruitment coordinator or partners may have and to provide these…Cover letters can be tricky, especially for someone who has been off the market for some time. You want to show yourself in the best possible light, but many cover letters focus on the wrong elements and can easily lose the attention of the decision-makers that are reviewing your submission package.
The best use of the cover letter is not to re-state your resume in paragraph form, but to anticipate questions that the recruitment coordinator or partners may have and to provide these answers in a concise, yet comprehensive way. -
Your Interviewing Personality
BCG Attorney Search
You have all of the right qualifications. Your resume lists the skill set that the firm most desires. You are the perfect “on paper” candidate. Now you have an interview. Shoe in, right? Not exactly. An interview is much more than proving that you can do the job. It can all come down to personality.
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Why Summer Is A Great Time For Your Job Search
BCG Attorney Search
In actuality, for someone that is seriously considering a lateral law firm move, letting the summer fly by is a big mistake! Summer is actually one of the best times to activate your law firms search.
Here is your great advantage: Everyone has heard the same rumors as you and therefore, you have a better chance for securing a job. -
Sustainable Seafood at the Jolly Oyster, Ventura CA
Matador Network
THE JOLLY OYSTER is a permanent food truck set on San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura, California, a central coast beachtown known for environmentally conscious, sustainable seafood.
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Business Plans Revealed
JD Journal
You would be surprised how many partners with major law firms do not have Business Plans and when they start looking into other law firm possibilities, do not realize they need one. For some reason, the thought of putting together a “big-B” Business Plan is very scary to some attorneys. In actuality, the Business Plan is probably an easier document to draft than the resume because the information needed is pretty cut and dry. This article is designed to take the “scary” away, by giving you the…
You would be surprised how many partners with major law firms do not have Business Plans and when they start looking into other law firm possibilities, do not realize they need one. For some reason, the thought of putting together a “big-B” Business Plan is very scary to some attorneys. In actuality, the Business Plan is probably an easier document to draft than the resume because the information needed is pretty cut and dry. This article is designed to take the “scary” away, by giving you the elements necessary to put together a successful Business Plan.
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A Tasting Suited For Royalty ~ Sodaro Estate Winery, Napa Valley
GlobalWrites
There aren’t many instances in life when we are made to feel like royalty. When we are, it often takes us by surprise. With the bliss that comes from special attention to detail and undaunted appreciation, we suddenly feel important and savor the precious moments. You will savor every moment at Sodaro Estate Winery in Napa Valley.
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Holiday Tips For Enjoying Travel During the Holidays
Lifestyle + Charity Magazine
Allison’s Tips | @AllyTravels:
Holidays are chock full of traditions, but what’s the harm in sidestepping the usual to make new memories this holiday season? Most people have only a few select days off from work every year. Christmas and New Years are two of those freebees. Why not take advantage of this break to visit somewhere new?Other authors -
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Sweat, Chaya, and the End of the World: Exploring the Ancient Maya
GlobalWrites
How do you get to know an ancient culture that is shrouded in mystery? One that supposedly predicts the end of the world this December?
I went to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to investigate the ancient Maya during the Terminal Classic Period (900 AD), when the awe-inspiring cities of Chichen Itza and Uxmal were at their peaks. My mission was to learn as much as I could about the ancient Maya, their way of life, spirituality, how they saw the world (flat, as is turns out, four corners…How do you get to know an ancient culture that is shrouded in mystery? One that supposedly predicts the end of the world this December?
I went to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to investigate the ancient Maya during the Terminal Classic Period (900 AD), when the awe-inspiring cities of Chichen Itza and Uxmal were at their peaks. My mission was to learn as much as I could about the ancient Maya, their way of life, spirituality, how they saw the world (flat, as is turns out, four corners representing religious elements). -
[Interview] Allison Wottawa of the "Ally Quest" Travel Series
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Allison Wottawa is exactly the kind of person you want telling you about interesting places and the histories and stories that made them that way. She's energetic, smart, and glows on camera. As you'll read in our interview below and see in the below videos, Allison is the creator and host of an online travel series called Ally Quest.
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