How Do I Jumpstart My Job Search?

On August 18, 2013
In Job Search

Following the end of summer, the legal market traditionally heats up. What should you be doing to jumpstart your job search? Get on LinkedIn. Post a professional picture (you can get a nice head shot taken for less than $100). Your LinkedIn profile should contain a crisp description of what you do and use keywords for the job […]

On August 11, 2013
In Job Search, Thank You

I have never seen thank you notes following an interview through a recruiter help anyone get the job. In fact, these notes can hurt you if they contain typos, grammatical errors, or insincere/boring platitudes. One big exception is if the interviewer is a stickler for etiquette and expects that thank you note. In that case, […]

On August 4, 2013
In Attire, Interview

Consider the type of employer, the location, and the industry. Your cheat sheet below: Firm vs. company. Law firms are generally expecting you in a suit. In-house employers, in contrast, expect to see you in business casual except maybe if they are a in conservative industry. Location. Public San Francisco companies in bricks and mortar industries may […]

On July 28, 2013
In Offer, Process

I am often asked why a firm or company who seemed interested would suddenly cease communications in the recruiting process. There could be a few things going on: The potential employer has higher priorities at the moment than hiring. Management could be caught up with demanding work, and HR could be tasked with more urgent matters. […]

On July 21, 2013
In Interview

Avoid these top 5 interviewing mistakes! Insufficient preparation. To do well, you need to know about the role, company, and interviewer. Demonstrate this knowledge throughout the interview. Clearly articulate how you can do the job and make their lives easier. Low energy. You must project energy and enthusiasm. Have eye contact and smile often. Yes, […]

On July 14, 2013
In Inhouse, Title

Some companies are flat — even partners come in as “Counsel.” At other companies, it seems like every other person is an AGC. Despite the variation across companies on titles, the standard pecking order is, from junior to senior: Assistant (or Associate) Corporate Counsel. Companies usually don’t have such a junior position. Corporate Counsel. Senior Counsel (or […]

On July 7, 2013
In Interview

Interviews by themselves are hard. Phone interviews are even harder — you can’t see your interviewer’s responses, and the medium is artificial. Below are 5 concrete steps you must take to ace this kind of interview: Keep your answers short. How short? Think 60 to 90 seconds. Anticipate likely questions, and practice answers with a […]

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How Do I Jumpstart My Job Search?

Are Thank You Notes Necessary?

What do I wear for a Bay Area legal interview?

Why Does A Potential Employer Go Radio Silent?

Top 5 interviewing mistakes.

What Is The Pecking Order Of In-House Titles?

How To Ace Phone Interviews For Legal Positions