I have applied to so many AmLaw 200 firms - I currently work at one - and I get through the second/third/final round, but can’t seem to land the job offers. I don’t know what to do anymore! I got a job offer from a smaller firm (last year), but ended up declining it because I was in the fourth round with an amlaw100 firm that did not extend an offer. *sigh* I’m feeling very discouraged.

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I think it’s just a tough market right now. The fact that you’re getting interviews and advancing to further interviews means you’re probably not doing anything “wrong.” Just hang in there.

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This doesn’t feel like a resume issue. Have you done any interview training or mock interviews with feedback?

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