See Opportunities Where Others See Obstacles
If you are looking for a job then one of the most important things you can do is see opportunities where others see huge obstacles. Most of the world sees huge obstacles to everything. There are...
View ArticleOffer received from firm. Should you ask for moving expenses too?
I have always given a word of caution to lawyers in regards to negotiating the terms of an offer. Although your request may be perfectly reasonable, any time you attempt to negotiate the terms of an...
View ArticleSixth Year Associate in Good-Standing at Branch Office of Large Firm...
I was recently speaking with a friend who is a sixth year corporate associate with a large firm in Los Angeles. This year the firm promoted only two associates to partner and neither one works in the...
View ArticleVery very temporary?
I recently had a conversation with someone who didn’t want to add a contract position to their resume. I am of the opinion that all positions, including contract positions, MUST be on the resume....
View ArticleLong Term Success in With a Single Employer
If you go into any firm that has been around more than twenty or thirty years you will inevitably find a handful of attorneys who have been there from the very beginning of their careers. These well...
View ArticleHow To Get Placed At A Top Firm When You Are Unemployed
A concern on the minds of those that have been unemployed is how to get the best position in light of the fact that they are not working. It is important to show prospective employers that you are...
View ArticleShould I Submit My Resume Through a Friend?
I have fielded this question for over ten years, and my answer remains the same: it depends! The good news is that you can make an informed decision and, though it is a statement against my own...
View ArticleSo You Want to Switch Practice Groups?
As a recruiter, I speak with many candidates who want to switch practice groups and unfortunately, this professional dilemma is becoming more common. Many candidates who joined firms within the last...
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