What Are You Known For? Tips to Grow Your Skills & Reputation

On December 13, 2020
In Career Management, Career Tips, Networking, Presentation

Your reputation is key to your career, but most people give it little thought. For example, Jennifer Miller, the esteemed GC of Loon (Alphabet sub), confesses in Corporate Counsel Magazine as a young lawyer she made “the false assumption that simply keeping your head down and doing good work is all that is needed in order […]

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 […]

On October 18, 2020
In Career Tips, Networking

Are there easy things you can do for your career that will make a difference? Absolutely! Below are three that I bet you haven’t thought of! Ask friends who are happy at their jobs to refer you when they get called by a recruiter. Pick friends whose jobs you like to ensure calls from the […]

On September 7, 2020
In Networking, Title, Women & Minorities

In my 10 years of recruiting in-house lawyers, I’ve seen a lot of changes. But what hasn’t changed that you think would have by now? Titles are still pretty consistent. From junior to senior the basic titles are: Associate Counsel (rare), Counsel, Senior Counsel, Assistant General Counsel (rare), Associate General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, General […]

On August 16, 2020
In Networking

I love this recent LinkedIn post by career guru Austin Belcak. He lays out the easiest thing to do for the best return when sending out a cold networking email. Simply give the person you are emailing an out versus thanking the person in advance or saying you look forward to their response (which is […]

On April 26, 2020
In Networking

The most likely way you will get your next job, whether now or post COVID, is through a referral. Studies back up my prediction. Referred applicants are 15 times more likely to be hired than applicants from a job board a Jobvite study has found. The Washington Post reported that 70% of all jobs are found […]

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 April 5, 2019
In Networking

Getting a job often requires networking, for example to learn about a job first, to get your resume pulled out of a black hole, to get a ringing endorsement, etc. For people who hate networking, here are some key tips from Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to make professional connections and build a great […]

On December 8, 2018
In Networking, Process, Reference

I have seen employers accept blemishes on an applicant’s records like an ancient DUI or bad credit if the applicant is otherwise on-point. But the one thing that derails the application is a bad reputation. When a candidate looks good on paper, the hiring manager will often turn to LinkedIn to check that the person’s […]

On May 18, 2018
In Compensation, Interview, Networking

Attorneys always tell me they don’t want to “waste anyone’s time”, but it may be worthwhile to talk to a prospective employer even if you suspect compensation is less than ideal in these situations: The company is interesting. If you’ve heard good things about the management or it’s in a hot field, then it’s definitely […]

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What Are You Known For? Tips to Grow Your Skills & Reputation

How to Get Your LinkedIn Invitation Accepted!

3 Easy & High-Impact Things to Do for Your Career

3 Things that Haven’t Changed for In-House Lawyers over Last 10 Years

Easiest Way to Get a Response to a Cold Email

My Prediction on How You Will Get Your Next Job (During or Post Pandemic)

3 Lessons from Top GC

How to Network Even if You Hate it

The One Surprising Thing that Can Derail Your Application

Should You Interview Even if You Think Comp Will Be Too Low?