Tips for Successfully Negotiating a Job Offer
As the labor market continues to cool, job candidates will have fewer options and less leverage as employers are better positioned to dictate job offer conditions. Additionally, those who are either not content with their job or uncertain about their continued employment have been left with even less bargaining power. Don’t let this discourage you […]
Everything You Need to Know About Interview Performance Tests
In the modern era of the legal industry, the written skills test (often referred to as a performance test) has ingrained itself as a staple of legal recruitment, offering firms another opportunity to make sure candidates have the certain types of knowledge required to succeed at their firm. There are many reasons for the increase […]
The Top 10 Questions to Ask During a Job Interview
The opportunity to ask questions at the end of an interview is a chance you don’t want to waste. When you reach this part of the interview, you may be ready to stop and catch your breath after trying to impress the person(s) who will decide whether your job search will end or not, but […]
11 Tips to Help You Stand Out During the New Year Hiring Rush
Many job seekers start their search for a new job at the beginning of the new year; however, the unfortunate truth is that their resume often sits as one in a stack of one hundred. With stiff competition, how do you stand out and make sure you are getting in front of employers and securing […]
6 Reasons to Keep Your Lateral Job Search Going Through the Holidays
The holidays are approaching, and the year is winding down. People are taking time off to be with family and friends and most attorneys are eagerly awaiting their end of year bonuses. It seems like a less than ideal time to move jobs…or is it? We’ll show you why it may actually be the perfect time. […]
11 Reasons to Use a Recruiter in Your Job Search & Common Misconceptions
Demystifying common misconceptions about working with a recruiter. If you are a job seeker trying to decide whether or not to work with a recruiter, here are some reasons to supercharge your job search. We will also address several misconceptions about working with a recruiter, search firm, or other staffing agency. 1. Recruiters Want to […]
Interview Dos and Don’ts
Whether you’re being screened by a recruiter or in a second-round interview for your dream job, here are a few do and don’ts to help you prepare and avoid a faux pas. Do come early. Whether it is an in-person or virtual meeting, you never want to keep interviewer waiting. If it is a virtual […]
The LPQ Explained
The Lateral Partner Questionnaire, LPQ for short, seems to be the most dreaded part of the hiring process for partners. No one wants to fill it out, almost every candidate pushes back on the request, and the turnaround time for completion is astonishing. It begs the simple question: Why? The LPQ is a standard part […]
10 Tips for an A+ Resume
1. Proofread While you work through the drafting phase of your resume you should always be proofreading. Your resume is the first impression an employer gets, so make it count. It’s a great idea to have a family member or friend look over your final draft. This will give you an outside perspective and fresh […]
