Should You Take the Job? 3 Red Flags

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

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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Fast Company lists seven skills recruiters supposedly value. Do I?

Fast Company listed seven skills recruiters value. I checked them out, and it turns out I am impressed if you show these seven because employers are looking for them too. They also mean you will do well on the job too! 1. Emotional Intelligence. Can you read situations and approach them sensitively? So much of law is not […]
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What is the secret code for success? 5 things

Is there some secret code to achieving success? Here are five things about successful lawyers, not secret at all and worth laying out concretely: Successful lawyers are memorable. My favorite candidates I call for top jobs are the ones that have impressed me usually due to a mix of their on-point skills and personality. They […]
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3 Basic Things to Do For Your Career

You may be happy at your job and not looking to change. But here are the three minimum things you should always do for your career. LinkedIn presence. Put up a picture, describe your job, and list your key skills. Even if you are not on the job market, you should have a digital presence. […]
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