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Job seekers can stand out – even in times such as this. And those who do will find themselves best positioned for a new gig as vaccine distribution commences and the world becomes to pivot to the New Normal. The legal job market has been gaining steam over the last few months as companies grapple … Read more
Common job interview questions may result in uncommon or suboptimal answers. Listen to Bill Gates for his thoughts on the topic. For your legal job interview, do your research and get multiple perspectives on topics such as how to answer salary questions, what questions you should be asking at the interview, how to prepare for … Read more
Speed up your job search to land a coveted in-house counsel job or even a General Counsel job. There are some key elements in propelling your job search forward quickly, and don’t forget not to sabotage yourself in the process. “I got an email yesterday from a client wanting to know if I had any … Read more
Career paths can be linear for some, but nonlinear and nontraditional for others. Sometimes, taking an alternate or unexpected path may prepare you for greater career growth down the road. Don’t be stuck in a lockstep rut, always consider other opportunities as well as traditional ones. Some find success by taking the path of most … Read more
The right time to change jobs might be right now, despite your feelings of uncertainty due to the pandemic and the economic uncertainty it caused. One thing is certain, legal hiring is back on the rise over the past couple of months after slowing during the pandemic. There has also been a significant uptick in … Read more
Expand your network and you will increase your chances of landing a coveted in-house counsel job. Especially if you are in work from home mode, numerous platforms exist for you to connect with other individuals who may be able to assist you in your job hunt. Your job search and your connections are inextricably intertwined, … Read more
Wondering what legal recruiters need to know about you? You should be. The legal jobs market is looking much stronger than anyone expected, as many are finding that the economy’s strong foundation has helped it weather the worst of the pandemic. Now, it’s time to dust off that resume and begin your legal search in … Read more
A rest ethic is as important as your work ethic but lawyers tend to neglect their rest ethic to their own physical and mental detriment. When things are busy, the work ethic is in full swing, and when things are not, lawyers are often more stressed than when they are overloaded with work. The two … Read more
Goodbye work martyr, you will not be missed. Wishful thinking for lawyers? Perhaps, as law is a sector where work martyrs are often both celebrated by those who benefit from their tremendous billable hours and derided by their peers. The giant work from home experiment brought on by the pandemic has proven that many organizations … Read more
Older workers, and this includes older lawyers in in-house and law firm settings, must be proactive about their future. As parts of the world start to re-open, the damage caused to the global economy will be felt more and more with each passing week. It will be some time before the New Normal is reached, … Read more