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For many, these unprecedented times require learning how to criticize remotely – and constructively. Criticism and feedback are key to the proper functioning of the legal department and instrumental tools for in-house counsel career growth. So, as with all things that become part of the New Normal, new skills are needed to ensure that managers … Read more
Your work from home life likely differs significantly from your pre-pandemic environs, but you must make the most of it. Remote workers must optimize productivity and, fortunately, there are apps for that. Don’t forget to take some breaks when you can – they may not be the same breaks you took before – but important … Read more
Landing a remote job may be part of the New Normal. Many companies will turn to remote hiring to decrease risk and cut costs, and have learned during this period that they are able to operate more effectively than they thought in a remote manner. Some trailblazing companies have been operating remotely for many years. … Read more
Regular exercise will make you feel as good as a $25,000 raise – wow! For those who have recently lost their jobs, it may be time to re-double your exercise efforts to establish and maintain your mental health while you look for your next gig. In-house hiring will continue during Covid-19 and its aftermath, as … Read more
Remote job interview on the horizon? Expect more and more due to the global pandemic and perhaps also in the future as part of whatever becomes the “New Normal”. Interviews generally are nerve-wracking, especially for nervous people, but read up on all you can so you can ace your in-house interview! The more interviews you … Read more
Legal professionals struggle economically, according to a new report from across the pond. Does it hold water for legal professionals in the United States? If it does, the good news is that nothing seems to be able to stop the hottest legal hiring market in decades. If you are looking for sympathy, it is in … Read more
Be honest with your legal recruiter and the relationship will bear significant dividends. If you are on the hunt trying to find an in-house counsel job, working with a legal recruiter should be a critical part of your strategy. Legal recruiters not only know how to position you most effectively, but they often know about … Read more
How to break up with your job? Yes, you heard that right, and you know that breaking up can be hard to do. But breaking up with your job may be a necessity, even though you feel comfortable and things are stable. With one of the hottest hiring markets on record, you may need to … Read more
GCs and CLOs often have the need, the need for speed. And by that we don’t mean cheesy references to the Top Gun sequel, but a real need to accelerate career growth and job search. Segal Coaching has nine tips to assist – and many are just as applicable to lawyers of all stripes, whether … Read more
Legal department value is not something easily quantifiable or explainable, but it is critical to demonstrating how important in-house counsel are to their organizations. Need help? Sterling Miller comes to the rescue once again, and don’t forget to read other views on the topic. “If there is one question in-house lawyers ask me the most, … Read more