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 […]
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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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LinkedIn, Market

LinkedIn’s “Open to Work” Badge: Yes or No?

  • On June 18, 2023
On your LinkedIn profile, you can choose to display an Open to Work badge. And then you can choose whether everyone can view it or just recruiters. As a recruiter, does the badge influence whether I contact the person? Spoiler alert: no. I have never run a search selecting for people who are Open to […]
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Job Search, LinkedIn, Networking, Recruiter

Preparing for and Dealing with Layoffs

  • On February 26, 2023
I’ve seen lots of articles and posts on prepping for and dealing with layoffs. Here are the top tips: 1.    NYT recommends you “do a career checkup while you are still employed.” Check on the employer’s health – is it meeting its financial goals?  If business is flat or declining, update your resume with […]
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Job Search, LinkedIn

Do You Need Special Job Search Tools?

  • On February 5, 2023
If you are alarmed by this lengthy list of best job search tools according to experts, don’t be. I waded through it for you. Do you really need Grammarly, Canva, Hunter.io, Calendly, etc.? Although you can certainly use these apps, they aren’t essential for a legal job search. As a lawyer, you are already good with words, […]
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Job Search, LinkedIn, Networking

Crucial Tactic in Job Search: Internal Referrals

  • On January 8, 2023
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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LinkedIn

$1500 Headshots: Yes or No?

  • On August 14, 2022
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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