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How to Take a Break Without Harming Your Career

  • On May 6, 2022
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Departure, LinkedIn, Networking
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. […]
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Take-Aways from IAPP’s Let Get Hired Panel

  • On April 28, 2022
  • In Career Tips, Recruiter
I spoke on IAPP’s panel Let’s Get Hired In Privacy earlier this month, moderated by Michelle Dennedy and Bryan Lee. Fellow panelists/recruiters included Jillian Jones from Meta, George Ratcliffe, Tessa Saxe, and Zachary Plotkin. We discussed what candidates can do to improve their chances of landing their ideal job. These tips apply not just to […]
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5 Career Tips from Heidrick & Struggles CEO

  • On February 10, 2022
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Change
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 […]
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Is Your Boss Gaslighting You? (and Do They Know It’s the Great Resignation?)

  • On January 30, 2022
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Departure
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 […]
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Getting Your Name out (Necessary to Nab Unposted Positions)

  • On January 16, 2022
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Networking
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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3 Steps for the Job of Your Dreams (& 3 Things You Can Skip)

  • On December 5, 2021
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Interview
I read a lot of career articles so you don’t have to. Here’s a great thread on how to land your dream job by Sahil Bloom, an Altamont Capital advisor. I agree with his top 3 points: Get your foot in the door. To do that, get a warm intro and reference, the “holy grail of […]
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Should You Take the Job? 3 Red Flags

  • On September 12, 2021
  • In Career Tips, Offer
Most of my candidates are getting multiple offers. I liked this article by Fast Company on red flags to help you decide which jobs to turn down. Here are three red flags: How was the company’s hiring process? Was it super long, complicated, and/or political? Yeah, things like that might continue internally. You can at […]
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Thought Leaders I Follow for Great Career Advice

  • On August 22, 2021
  • In Career Management, Career Tips
Following thought leaders is low effort/high yield. Over the years I have culled a great list of resources, people consistently worth following on LinkedIn or Twitter: For law school students or lawyers early in their career, I would check out Nyssa Chopra‘s Mentor in Law. The site is full of useful resources, e.g., QA with a […]
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Life Post COVID: (Re)Building a Strong Network

  • On August 8, 2021
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Networking, Presentation
COVID got you re-thinking your life? Here are some great tips from Chris Fralic, SV veteran and VC, to be a better person AND build a strong network. (Check out the entire post by First Round Review, launched by First Round Capital to share information how to build technology companies here.) Be human to every […]
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How to Make Opportunities Come to You

  • On July 31, 2021
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Job Search, LinkedIn
Most lawyers, when they’re ready to make a move, check out job postings to see what’s available, dust off their resume, and apply. Don’t be like most lawyers! Get ahead of the curve and make make opportunities come to you. How do you do that? This article summarizes the advice of  Harvard career services advisor […]
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