The Importance of Work Friends

On August 28, 2022
In Career Management, Mentors, Networking, New Job

As new grads enter the workforce, they should know the importance of bonding with workmates. What can they gain? The New York Times recently quoted a few things a professional woman learned at her first job decades ago: How to take feedback from a boss without compromising on her ideas. How to have fun at […]

On May 14, 2022
In New Job

Summer is approaching fast! Do you have any interns joining? I like this engineering exec/angel investor’s top tips to be an effective intern. Here are some especially good ones for legal interns (and for anyone at a new job): Go to all meetings. Do homework beforehand, pay attention when there, take notes (that’s often expected for legal interns), […]

On January 19, 2014
In Career Management, New Job

Congrats! You got a new job. Now what? When leaving your current employer, do not burn bridges. The legal and business community is very small. Now is not the time to vent, but to leave gracefully with all connections intact. Before you start your job, meet with friends (and friends of friends) at the new […]

On January 12, 2014
In Career Management, Job Search, New Job

Act on your New Year’s resolution to get a new job: Assess your skills and target your new employer. Set aside one hour per week (such a low bar!) to research target companies and see who you know there to facilitate introductions. Get your pitch ready! Show your expertise, e.g., by writing articles or leading […]

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