CareerEx Consulting

Every year, we meet fresh Law graduates who say the same thing: “I wish someone told me this earlier.” They had good grades. They showed up for classes. But when it came to jobs, interviews, and opportunities, they realized they weren’t prepared for the real world. Here’s what they wish they did differently (and what you can still start doing now): 1. Build your CV early Don’t wait till NYSC. Every moot, volunteering, or mini-internship counts and recruiters look for initiative more than grades. 2. Network beyond the Law Faculty Your next opportunity might come from policy, business, or tech circles. The best lawyers understand more than just the law. 3. Practice writing, research & drafting Your ability to write and argue clearly will open more doors than any certificate ever will. 4. Take internships seriously Stop treating them as a checkbox. Each one is a test-run for your dream job, show up, ask questions, and leave an impression. 5. Learn a tech skill or language The legal world is changing fast. Knowing tech tools, data privacy, or even basic automation can set you apart globally. The difference between those who struggle after graduation and those who get ahead early is simple: They prepared before the stage changed. Don’t wait till it’s too late. CareerEx helps Law students and graduates build strong CVs, prep for internships, and position themselves for opportunities that actually matter. PS: Our 50% off CV and cover letters for law school student is still active💙

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Trainee Associate 101: Don’t wait for firms to formally announce applications. That’s the advice from a speaker, associate at Templars during our Law School Webinar. Most firms WON’T tell you when to apply, so here’s what do do: ~Apply early whether before, during or after your externship, don’t wait for the ‘perfect time’ ~Send reminders if you don’t hear back ~Talk to your colleagues( don’t be secretive) Remember your application documents need to be ready beforehand! Not sure if yours is? Our 50% off CV & Cover letter will help you 💙

𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 10𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙤. And you keep wondering: “Is it my grades? My school? Do I just not have the right connections?” But imagine this instead: You apply to a firm, get an interview, walk in confident because your application clearly showed them what you bring to the table, your legal research skills, your moot court experience, your ability to think like a lawyer. You get the offer because of how you positioned yourself right. That’s exactly what we help law graduates do at CareerEX. We review your applications to make sure they actually showcase your skills. We run mock interviews so you walk in prepared, not panicked. And we show you how to position yourself so firms see you as the candidate they need. Stop waiting for luck, Our 50% NLS discount on CV and cover letter is still on. Don’t miss out on this offer💙

Win from our Mentorship Program 🎉 One of our mentees just secured an internship at Oando plc. From our CV and cover letter sessions to tailored career guidance, he put the lessons to work and it paid off! Big W💙

Most people send one email and sit back, waiting to be chosen. Then they call it “I tried.” No, you didn’t. You just knocked once and hoped the door would swing open. I had a conversation with Tom Utum , founder of CareerEx Consulting , about this. He told me how he sent follow-up after follow-up to Banwo & Ighodalo until HR finally replied: “You can stop sending emails now. When do you want to start your internship?” That’s not luck. That’s pressure. That’s someone who decided: “You will see my name until you remember it.” Life is a numbers game. Especially when the seat you want is competitive. 
Talent is good, but persistence is loud, and loud gets remembered. If your next breakthrough was 10 unanswered attempts away… how fast would you go and collect those 10? 
Or would you sit still, protecting your ego, waiting for a clean, perfect win? Failure is not shame. It’s feedback. Treat it like such. Count your rejections if you have to — at least that way you know you’re in the arena. Closed mouths don’t get fed. Closed tabs don’t get replies. Send the email. Again. Watch/ Listen to the conversation with Tom here: https://lnkd.in/gSuu-Cti

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨 “ 𝙄’𝙢 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣…” The cover letters that actually get callbacks? They do 3 things differently: 1. They open with insight, not interest. Skip: “I’m excited to apply,” try: “I noticed [Company] recently launched [X initiative]. As someone who increased social media engagement by 40% at [Previous Role], I see exactly how I can help you scale this.” 2. They show proof, not promises. Don’t say “I’m a strong communicator.” Say: “I managed stakeholder communication for a team of 15, reducing project delays by 30%.” Numbers and outcomes speak louder than adjectives. 3. They close with confidence, not desperation. Skip the “I look forward to hearing from you.” Try: “I’m ready to discuss how I can help [Company] achieve [specific goal]. Let’s talk.” Your cover letter should never repeat your CV. It should make the recruiter think “I need to meet this person” At CareerX, we help young professionals write strategic cover letters tailored to the role you want & actually stand out. Send a DM and let’s get you noticed💙

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You’ve been saying ‘next year is my year’ for a while now😒 Let’s make 2026 actually BE that year. No vague resolutions here but intentional career moves you can start THIS WEEK. Here are 7 things to do before the year ends that’ll change how you show up in 2026. Save this & share with someone who might need it.