What’s the “Underutilized” LinkedIn Feature to Boost Your Hireability?

On April 20, 2025

Because clients hire me to find them great in-house counsel, I end up reviewing a lot of LinkedIn profiles. I was intrigued to read this post on the “underutilized” LinkedIn feature that “can boost your hire-ability.” So what is this magic feature? LinkedIn recommendations. Why are they so helpful? In the post, GrowthLoop recruiter Kathleen […]

Interview, Job Search

How Not to be Surprised by a Company’s Culture

On February 21, 2025

Lawyers can be burnt or at least surprised by what a company is actually like after they’ve joined. How to do your diligence: Do basic Internet research. Take results with a grain of salt, but figure out which themes to keep an eye on during the interview process. Ask friends who are insiders but not […]

Job Search, Uncategorized

Less Remote Work, More In-Office Work per WSJ

On December 29, 2024

The pendulum is swinging away from remote work and back to in-office generally. WSJ reports on the latest: Companies calling employees back to work 5 days a week now include Amazon, Boeing, JP Morgan Chase, and UPS. Some companies are letting noncompliant employees go. Roblox, Grindr, and Snap have offered severance packages or laid off […]

Interview, Job Search, Networking

Why You Didn’t Get the Job: 5 Ways to Improve Your Performance!

On December 8, 2024

Last year’s layoffs, high interest rates, and market correction have made it hard to land an in-house job, so don’t be hard on yourself if you’re not getting the job you want. Here are five ways to improve your odds: Understand the market and hiring dynamic. You may think you were perfect for the job, […]

Job Search, Market

Job Hunting is Like House Hunting in the Bay Area

On June 9, 2024

We all know the joys of buying a house in the Bay Area. Supply is low, and there is fierce competition. Yes, job hunting now is like this. Here are some applicable lessons for the win: Target the area. Like knowing what neighborhood you want to be in, you have to know what jobs and […]

Interview, Job Search, Networking

Job Search and Interview Tips to Follow from Former Lawyer Turned Career Coach

On April 21, 2024

I listened on NPR to job search tips from Cynthia Pong, a career coach, and agreed with what she said! She used to practice law, so the advice she gives everyone definitely works for lawyers. The podcast is 19 minutes long and worth listening to, but if you are short on time, these are the points […]

Job Search

What Looking for a Job Reminds Me of

On January 14, 2024

I’ve always thought job searching is like dating, and now the New York Times agrees (What You Can Learn About Job-Hunting From Dating Apps. Really.). Five ways job hunting and dating are similar: You need to cast a wide net. For both personal and work relationships, you don’t know who will introduce you to the […]

Job Search

If You Are Stuck on What Kind of Job to Go For

On October 22, 2023

Sometimes lawyers aren’t sure what kind of job they should be going for, e.g., public or private, big company or small? Here are some gating questions that will help guide your decision: What is your location, e.g., San Francisco, Peninsula, Silicon Valley? Do you want in-person/hybrid or fully remote? Your answer will weed out many […]

Job Search, LinkedIn, Resume

6 Job Search Tips that Do Not Apply to Lawyers

On September 17, 2023

Working in-house is a specialized space, so general advice for job seekers may not work for lawyers. Here are 6 pieces of advice I’ve seen that do NOT work for getting a legal job: Always message the hiring manager and CEO when applying for a job? No. This is not a good use of your time. If […]

Job Search, LinkedIn, Networking

Great LinkedIn Feature for Networking: Alumni Tab!

On June 25, 2023

Insiders are invaluable during your job search. They can give you the scoop on trends the industry is facing, what key things their company is specifically looking for, and what kinds of people succeed there. Also, if an insider recommends you, you will certainly stand out in the pile of applicants. How can you find […]

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