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Crucial Tactic in Job Search: Internal Referrals

  • On January 8, 2023
  • In Job Search, LinkedIn, Networking
A key factor to getting a job? Getting help from someone inside the company according to the WSJ. I agree. An internal referral absolutely helps you land an in-house job. Why? The purpose of the legal function is to minimize risk, so legal managers try to do that by hiring a sure-thing, someone vouched for […]
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$1500 Headshots: Yes or No?

  • On August 14, 2022
  • In LinkedIn
The Wall Street Journal just reported people are paying $1500 and more for LinkedIn headshots that include coaching on facial expressions! A booked-up photographer tells people to squint a little (the “squinch”), for example. The idea is to have employers linger longer on your profile, which is a good thing. Plus, LinkedIn finds bios with […]
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What is the Bare Minimum for a LinkedIn Profile? What is Overkill?

  • On June 6, 2022
  • In LinkedIn
A surprisingly large number of lawyers have a LinkedIn profile that says nothing of value about them. Yes they might post a picture and list their schools and employers. That is not enough. The minimum on top of that is to explain what you do, either in the About Me section, title, or description under […]
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How to Take a Break Without Harming Your Career

  • On May 6, 2022
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Departure, LinkedIn, Networking
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. […]
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How to Keep Your Job Search a Secret

  • On September 6, 2021
  • In Job Search, LinkedIn
I read with amusement this recent piece on how to keep a job search a secret. Obviously don’t tell the office you are looking or post about it. Don’t use work devices/computers. Change your settings so you don’t broadcast changes on LinkedIn, and don’t turn on the “Open to Work” sign. (As a recruiter, I do […]
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How to Make Opportunities Come to You

  • On July 31, 2021
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Job Search, LinkedIn
Most lawyers, when they’re ready to make a move, check out job postings to see what’s available, dust off their resume, and apply. Don’t be like most lawyers! Get ahead of the curve and make make opportunities come to you. How do you do that? This article summarizes the advice of  Harvard career services advisor […]
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Top 5 Hiring Trends from Indeed CEO

  • On April 11, 2021
  • In LinkedIn, Presentation
Indeed.com is a website I use regularly and has the pulse on hiring. Put in the title “counsel” and your keyword plus metro area, and the site generates an accurate and comprehensive snapshot of the job market. So when the Wall Street Journal interviewed the Indeed CEO Chris Hyams, I paid attention to what he […]
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3 Basic Things to Do For Your Career

  • On March 29, 2021
  • In Career Tips, LinkedIn, Resume
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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5 Job Search Tips from Chief People Officer of Global Tech Company

  • On December 27, 2020
  • In Job Search, LinkedIn, Recruiter
I enjoyed this recent LinkedIn QA with Zenefits’ Chief People Officer Tracy Cote, who has her pulse on hiring. Here are the top 5 things she said: My favorite tip: Do not raise any requests prematurely. Candidates often tell me they don’t want to waste anyone’s time so they want to raise deal-breaking issues at the get-go. […]
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How to Get Your LinkedIn Invitation Accepted!

  • On December 5, 2020
  • In LinkedIn, Networking
If you are trying to build your network, you are probably sending out a lot of LinkedIn invites both to people you know well and to people you want to know. What will get your invitation accepted by influential people who don’t even know you? I love this post by career guru Austin Belcak. He explains […]
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