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. […]

On January 16, 2022
In Career Management, Career Tips, Networking

Yes lawyers suck at networking. They are used to putting their heads down, following rules, and meeting deadlines, not getting their name out. But folks who want highly sought after, often unposted jobs (e.g., leading a function or the top spot at a private company) need to get known for their work. Here’s what to […]

On December 17, 2021
In Mentors, Networking

When searching for a job, the top thing to do is to network. (Getting a warm intro and reference is the “holy grail of a competitive hiring process.” See here.) Yet I know it’s super painful to ask people you don’t know well for an intro or job recommendation. (And it’s super painful for me […]

On August 8, 2021
In Career Management, Career Tips, Networking, Presentation

COVID got you re-thinking your life? Here are some great tips from Chris Fralic, SV veteran and VC, to be a better person AND build a strong network. (Check out the entire post by First Round Review, launched by First Round Capital to share information how to build technology companies here.) Be human to every […]

On June 6, 2021
In Interview, Job Search, Networking, Recruiter

Job searching is amorphous; you never know what will lead to your next job. But I like these job search strategies from career guru Jessica Hernandez which she describes as high return on investment. You can apply them to your legal search, and I have added my own tips especially useful for the legal market. Target potential […]

On February 7, 2021
In Job Search, Networking

I know one piece of career advice you’ve heard is to network constantly. Here’s when it’s not a good idea: You don’t know what you want yet. It’s ok to brainstorm with close friends, but beyond that inner circle, give some thought to what you are asking first. People can give guidance and refer you […]

On January 24, 2021
In Career Tips, Inhouse, Interview, Job Search, Networking

My job is to find lawyers for my clients, and these companies are picky! What are the top reasons they reject people? Not having on-point experience. If a SaaS company is looking to fill a commercial counsel role, then it wants someone who already has been negotiating and drafting software agreements, ideally in-house (the reason […]

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 […]

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