Job Search

Search Strategy of Successful Silicon Valley Technologist

  • On June 26, 2016
I like the system Haseeb Qureshi, an English major and former professional poker player, crafted to get offers from Google, Uber, Yelp, and Airbnb (where he ultimately joined). He understands what tech/Bay Area networking is all about. Some key points from his post on job hunting: Know it’s a numbers game. This analysis is spot on: you need […]
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Client, Presentation

5 Ways to Quantify Executive Presence

  • On June 19, 2016
Clients and employers will likely review your profile on paper before deciding whether to meet with you. How can you show you have that vaunted executive presence? Here are 5 things I look for when I review profiles: Speaking engagements. Have you presented to key professional groups on substantive matters? Or at a minimum run […]
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Networking, Presentation

Demystifying Executive Presence

  • On June 13, 2016
The role of a lawyer to is to advise clients. To win them over, you need not only technical but also social skills to build your executive presence. Here are 5 ways to do it: Understand the business. Don’t be the department of no. Show instead that you understand the context and significance of the issues presented. […]
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Job Search

What to Do During Summer Slowdown

  • On June 5, 2016
Should you embark on a comprehensive job search now? No, summer is generally slow for recruiting, and the number of offers made in the summer is drastically lower than other times of the year. Focus instead on these 5 things:  Develop your executive presence. Being a lawyer is more than knowing the law — it’s also about communicating […]
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Offer, Process, Reference

What’s the Deal with Reference Checks?

  • On May 22, 2016
The one portion of the recruiting process that employers make easy for you is reference checks. Employers ask you to choose three people in your life to say great things about you, so don’t mess this portion up! Pick at least one recent manager. The others can be clients or peers. If employers want more than […]
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Resume, Title

5 Details Your Resume Should Include

  • On May 15, 2016
Lawyers often approach resumes like legal documents by listing what they do in the order they do it. Think of the resume instead like a marketing document. Highlight your track record in the very space you want a job in. So what details should you include in your resume? Your clients/deals. For in-house lawyers, list […]
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Resume

Should You Include Interests on Your Resume?

  • On May 9, 2016
Attorneys sometimes list their interests at the end of their resume, I think as a Hail Mary to save a sinking interview. Is this tactic effective? Generally, no.  You should be guiding the interview, not stooping to discuss your hobbies when conversation fails. Every moment is important in an interview, from setting a positive first […]
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Interview

Why Does it Take So Long to Hear Back after Interviews?

  • On April 24, 2016
Job seekers often ask me what employers are doing after the interviews wrap up. If you don’t hear within a week, don’t panic. Here are 4 things that could be going on:  The company is still gathering feedback. At mature companies, all interviewers have forms they need to fill out and turn in, and HR […]
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Career Management, GC, Job Search

5 Ways to Learn of a Job before it Goes Public

  • On April 17, 2016
Employers often have a candidate in mind before they even post their opening. Who gets to be that lucky person? Prospective employers often consult their own connections (the whisper network) first. To be an in-demand candidate, get to know these 5 sources: Senior management of companies. Executives and board members often ask their peers whom […]
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