Career Management, Career Tips, Departure, LinkedIn, Networking

How to Take a Break Without Harming Your Career

On May 6, 2022

Lawyers have been working brutal hours through the pandemic. Some feel burnt out but are rightly concerned about stepping away when the market is faltering. (See this American Lawyer on the worrying state of the market.) I liked this recent Wall Street Journal article on how to take a career break but stay in the game. […]

Career Management, Market

Is a Correction Coming? What Would it Mean for Your Career?

On April 24, 2022

Yes, these are crazy times: pandemic, war, supply chain snarls, China lockdown, inflation at a four-decade high, and increased odds of a recession. WSJ thinks an “abrupt end” to growth is on the table. What does this mean for in-house careers? If you are looking to change jobs, consider the effect of the economy on […]

Career Management

Looking for a Job? You Need to Put in the Effort

On March 24, 2022

I’ve posted before how recruiters can help you. But a lot of the legwork to get a great job falls on you, not because I don’t want to help but because only you know what motivates you and what experience you’ve had. You need to sift through your experience to figure out your competitive advantage […]

Career Management

Exponential Trends Society is Facing (Lawyers Need to Know for Counseling & Getting a Job!)

On March 20, 2022

Lawyers need to be ahead of the curve to give relevant advice (or to pick jobs they want with a great mission). I loved this eye-popping Twitter thread highlighting exponential trends we are seeing today: Industries Cybersecurity losses and insurance costs both exponentially up Car electronics systems up: they made up 5% of total car […]

Career Management, Change

Guide for Remote Workers During Return to Office

On March 13, 2022

After two years, companies are finally calling employees back into the office. If you work remotely but co-workers are returning to the office, how do you keep up? For example, the New York Times reported a Stanford study that found remote workers were promoted half as often as in-office peers even though the remote workers produced […]

Career Management, Women & Minorities

Dealing with Rejection, Lawyers’ Edition

On March 6, 2022

Lawyers are often Type A go-getters. Getting through law school, passing the bar, and climbing the corporate ladder take effort and will, so when we get rejected, it’s tough. I enjoyed the book The Rejection That Changed My Life, which profiles leaders who were let down but turned it around. Some key points from the […]

Career Management

Changing Workplace Expectations of Lawyers

On February 25, 2022

Lawyers tell me every day what they are looking for. I’ve noticed a re-evaluation in the pandemic. Previously lawyers would tell me they wanted interesting work, reasonable coworkers, and good compensation. Here are some new trends I am seeing: Workplace flexibility. Workers have shown they can work productively from home, so they are not keen […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Change

5 Career Tips from Heidrick & Struggles CEO

On February 10, 2022

I appreciated a recent online fireside chat with the CEO of Heidrick & Struggles Krishnan Rajagopalan. He is uniquely qualified to give career advice because he not only helms a top executive search firm but also is an immigrant to the US who taught himself about corporate America. Five takeaways from his QA covering his […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Departure

Is Your Boss Gaslighting You? (and Do They Know It’s the Great Resignation?)

On January 30, 2022

It’s the Great Resignation, but I’m not sure companies know how much of a flight risk their workers are. Here are some common phrases called out by well-regarded exec Amanda Natividad in her Twitter thread on “BS things your boss has said – decoded” that should get you thinking about your future … elsewhere! “We need […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Networking

Getting Your Name out (Necessary to Nab Unposted Positions)

On January 16, 2022

Yes lawyers suck at networking. They are used to putting their heads down, following rules, and meeting deadlines, not getting their name out. But folks who want highly sought after, often unposted jobs (e.g., leading a function or the top spot at a private company) need to get known for their work. Here’s what to […]

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