Interview, Job Search, Presentation, Resume, Thank You

Hiring Managers Reveal What’s Important & What’s Not in the Job Search: Employment Gaps, Interview Prep, Thank You Notes

On November 9, 2018

I like this recent article summarizing what 800 hiring managers care and don’t care about: How long a gap can you have on your resume? The legal industry says 16 months, which seems about right in my experience. Generally speaking, an acceptable amount of time off depends on how the economy is doing and what […]

Job Search, LinkedIn, Presentation

3 Things Squarely Within Your Control in a Job Search!

On October 28, 2018

By the time you are applying for a job, so much is out of your control: how the economy is doing, when and where you graduated from law school, and what you’ve done to date. But here are 3 things you can and should control! Your resume. It should be 1-2 pages and easy to […]

Interview, Job Search, Presentation, Resume

4 Tips on How to Land a Job at a Top Company (from Google People Ops Head)

On March 30, 2018

Laszlo Bock led People Operations at Google for 11 years and oversaw exponential growth. In a recent LinkedIn video Q&A, he gives 4 tips on how to land a job at a top company. My summary below so you don’t have to watch the video: Your resume must clearly state: (i) what you did, (ii) […]

Career Tips, Job Search, Presentation

How to Present Yourself: 5 Tips on Handling Your Name

On November 19, 2017

You would think with your name there is no job advice I could possibly give. There are actually a few practical tips I can offer to job seekers: If you have a super common name, include your middle name on your resume. That way the hiring manager or recruiter can easily distinguish you in a […]

Interview, Job Search

Can You Get Feedback on Why You Were Rejected?

On April 23, 2017

Companies interview many candidates, and only one person can get the job, which results in many rejections. Rejected candidates would definitely benefit from finding out why, but can they get that information? Yes, it can happen, especially if: Interviewees established rapport with the interviewers, who are then more willing to help. Interviewees call interviewers (as […]

Career Management, Inhouse, Job Search

4 Easy Things Senior Lawyers Should Do to Land Their Next Job

On April 9, 2017

Very experienced attorneys face the problem that senior jobs are in short supply. What should they do to land their next in-house job? Here are 4 easy things: Highlight hot skills, especially ones that are hard to to find or cutting edge and still developing, e.g., privacy, open source, fintech, etc. Show continued learning. List […]

Career Management, Client, Interview, Job Search

4 Tips from Uber GC Sally Yoo

On March 19, 2017

I’ve heard time and again how lawyers can help their career by researching and emulating successful lawyers without a formal mentorship. In that vein, I encourage you to listen to the podcast interview of Sally Yoo, GC of Uber, as she shares her insights on how she got to where she is. Here are 4 […]

Career Management, Inhouse, Job Search

5 Ways to Position Yourself to Rise In-House

On March 5, 2017

Because senior in-house roles are so scarce, you need to give your career serious thought to climb the ranks. Here are 5 ways to position yourself: Target industries/companies needing your skill set. Cultivate relationships so you learn when jobs open up because many senior ones are not posted. Fill any holes in your resume required […]

Career Management, Job Search

What to Do If You Didn’t Go to a Top School (& Even If You Did!)

On February 12, 2017

Often employers want to see top schools on resumes, especially in law. If you didn’t go to a Harvard or Stanford, how do you get ahead? I liked the post by the VC/former Google exec Tejas Maniar on how to overcome the pedigree effect in Silicon Valley. His top points: When looking for a job, reach out directly […]

Compensation, Job Search, Offer, Process

How to Manage Multiple Offers

On February 5, 2017

I’ve noticed star lawyers who interview in parallel can receive multiple offers. Savvy lawyers manage the process so they get all the offers on the table before having to decide. To slow down the process, ask complex questions, ideally ones that would take some research, e.g., about outstanding equity, how the formula works, or about […]

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