How to Optimize Yourself for the Job Market

On April 24, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, Presentation

If you don’t have a job, definitely do the 5 things below. And if you do have a job now, don’t get complacent in these crazy times — optimize your presentation, whether via your resume or LinkedIn. To be considered for jobs you’re interested in, look at job descriptions you like, and use keywords from […]

On April 12, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, Inhouse

I usually post on immediate things you can do for your career, but I like this Corporate Counsel article on what big picture things Columbia Law In-House Counsel Lab is teaching students who want to work in-house. Recent speakers have included Colin Stretch, the former Facebook GC, and Bruce Sewell, the former Apple and Oracle […]

On April 8, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, Change

I recently posted tips on job searching during a pandemic (work in an area that has promise both in terms of geography and industry, and network!). Here are more tips courtesy of a Forbes post scarily entitled “We’ve Entered A Harsh New Reality: Here’s How To Manage Your Career”: Make yourself invaluable to your employer. If before […]

On March 24, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, Change

I haven’t been through a pandemic before, but this is my third boom/bust cycle (the first was the dot bomb in 2002 and the second the Great Recession in 2007-09). I’ve seen a lot of careers and observed how stars recover. Some tips: Live/work in a geographic area that will recover quickly. The San Francisco […]

On March 7, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, Networking

I enjoyed this recent interview with Jan Kang, the founder of Women’s General Counsel Network and serial GC, including at Chronicle, a Google X company. Jan’s former clients and colleagues keep inviting her to join them. Being asked to go from place to place is common for top lawyers. Why? Top lawyers are easy to […]

On February 23, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, Change

If you’re considering whether to move, jobs are still plentiful. Employers know they are competing for top candidates and will sometimes even consider people who are not spot-on for the role, so take advantage of these conditions. But will the strong market and flexibility in hiring continue? I am concerned about the impact of coronavirus on […]

On February 9, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, GC

The classic path to getting the general counsel spot is to attend a top 20 school, train 5+ years in corporate securities at a leading law firm, and then go in-house. Early responsibilities should include SEC, M&A, and equity plans. Responsibilities should broaden over time to include commercial, compliance, and HR. Additionally, candidates should have […]

On February 2, 2020
In Career Tips, Change, Compensation, Offer

If you are about to get an offer, congratulations! You thought the hard part was over? Now you should negotiate your salary. It’s expected (if you ask nicely), and worth a shot. Some key things to keep in mind: What is market for this role? Ask your friends, law school classmates, etc. But if you […]

On January 19, 2020
In Career Tips, Interview, Job Search, Resume

It’s a hot legal market. January is the perfect time to join the fray. Employers have emerged from the holidays ready to hire. Get your resume into their hands now, at the beginning of their search; otherwise, your resume will be relegated to the bottom of the pile, possibly revived only if a top candidate […]

On January 5, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, LinkedIn

2020 has started! Whether you are looking for a job or not, here are three easy things you can do in two minutes or less for your career: Check your voicemail settings. Make sure it’s set up, has an appropriate outgoing greeting, and is not full so people can leave you a message. I often […]

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How to Optimize Yourself for the Job Market

3 Big Picture Things to Do for Aspiring In-House Leaders

Job Search Tips in a Pandemic: Part II

Pandemic! Now What for My Career?

3 Lessons from Top GC

Should You Move Now? Consider the Global Economy!

Classic Path to GC (& What to Do if You Are Not On it!)

How to Ask for More Money: 3 Things to Consider When Receiving Offer

Bare Minimum Action Items for Jan Job Search!

3 Easy Things to Do for Your Career (& 1 Not So Easy)