Is Getting Honors & Awards Actually Helpful for Your Career?

On July 3, 2022

Most lawyers I know are pretty humble and don’t go out of their way to collect awards and honors. The question is, should they? The answer is yes for awards given by a credible group, ideally by a professional organization with recognized members of the industry. And the answer is no if it’s obviously a […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Women & Minorities

Get Strategic: Think Hard about Taking on Non-Promotable Tasks!

On June 12, 2022

As the world economy sputters (see recent NYT story Global Growth Will Be Choked Amid Inflation and War), get strategic about your career as companies aim to cut fat. Take stock of your responsibilities and make an impact recognized by management. I read with interest this Harvard Business Review article on non-promotable tasks, which lawyers […]

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 Tips, Recruiter

Take-Aways from IAPP’s Let Get Hired Panel

On April 28, 2022

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 […]

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 […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Interview

3 Steps for the Job of Your Dreams (& 3 Things You Can Skip)

On December 5, 2021

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 […]

Career Tips, Offer

Should You Take the Job? 3 Red Flags

On September 12, 2021

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 […]

Career Management, Career Tips

Thought Leaders I Follow for Great Career Advice

On August 22, 2021

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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