Work-life balance for in-house counsel – is it achievable? The in-house world is not all green pastures. Work abounds and balance is tough.
To Get a Higher In-House Salary, Use Hostage Negotiator Tactics
When negotiating for a higher in-house counsel salary, you may want to try tactics used by FBI hostage negotiators.
A Job Jolt Could Change Life For the Better
Stressed about the economy or your job? Maybe it is time to take a step back and gain a little perspective with a job jolt.
How To Actively Manage Your Career
Manage your career and you will set yourself up for long-term success. If you depend on others to do this critical work for you, you may find yourself years down the road, looking back at opportunities lost and time misspent. You cannot depend on your manager, especially when you have a bad one, as managers … Read more
6 Simple Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Job Search
Sabotage your job search and you’ll be on the sidelines or stuck in your current position forever. Many jobseekers make the same simple mistakes over and over, and this prevents them from being seriously considered for a coveted job. These apply generally, but others have been written specifically for in-house counsel jobseekers. In some cases, … Read more
10 People You Need To Find a Job
It takes a village, so they say. And it is true in many things including your job search. While many expound on networking and how great of a resource it can be, few explain how to network effectively. You can have an incredibly large network but still be missing the people you need to find … Read more
How In-House Lawyers Can Reduce Stress
Lawyers can reduce stress if they have the tools to do so and are committed to improving their well-being. Fortunately, Sterling Miller has released another installment in his Ten Things series that can help guide your path to reduced stress and improved physical and mental health. Managing stress and preventing it from taking over are … Read more
What To Lose To Make Career Gains
Make career gains by losing things that are impeding your progress or draining your energy. Sometimes you need to lose to win, and there is no better time to start than after a year long hermetic existence. There is no better time to make up for lost time than now, and while many will take … Read more
How To Land Your Remote Dream Job
Your remote dream job may be closer than you think, as more and more companies have learned to operate in a virtual environment. There are no bright sides to the pandemic, especially the hardships endured due to prolonged “shelter in place” orders and numerous lockdowns. In some cases, out of adversity comes opportunity, and the … Read more
Trends That May Define Your In-House Career
Your in-house career may have taken a hit or an unexpected turn during the pandemic, but there are reasons to look ahead and keep up on trends that may impact your personal and career trajectories. In-house counsel job openings are surging, as companies are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel at … Read more