SOC355H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Self-Assessment, Social Capital, Multiple Choice
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98% firms have these programs people not using them or not successful. Perception that if you opt for it, you are not serious. 71 people who used a work family program. Women are 3 times more likely to use it. Likelihood of using it is associated with ten year. Better ranked law school associates more likely to use it. People who are successful are so because they have powerful mentors. Attracted to people that can provide positive social capital. Want someone who will stick up for you. You don"t produce your work, someone gives you work. Need to connect with someone who has those important clients and good files. If you start in a law firm, the first people you are connected to (initial supervisors) count. Message to others that you matter (signals) Gives others reason to give you good work as well extend reputation building work opportunities to the employees.
