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How to Self-Promote (Lawyer’s Edition)

  • On October 2, 2022
  • In Interview, Networking, Presentation
The Wall Street Journal recently discussed the  “best way to brag about your accomplishments.”  Lawyers need this key ability for interviewing, landing clients, and establishing expertise when giving advice, but it’s rarely done well. So how do you talk about yourself effectively without annoying people? WSJ reports the best way to self-promote is to share credit for […]
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#1 Thing I Coach Lawyers Not to Do

  • On January 20, 2022
  • In Interview, Presentation
Lawyers spend their lives explaining complex things. The best lawyers communicate simply, a rare and hard-earned skill. The top communication problem for lawyers? They take too long to get to the point. Do NOT give the entire back story. Just give enough details to get to the punchline, which in an interview should be disaster […]
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How to Speak to Recruiters: What Are We Evaluating + Template Answer

  • On January 2, 2022
  • In Presentation, Recruiter
Last post I gave a tutorial on types of recruiters and our function. This week I cover how to talk to a recruiter. I like this article from a top LinkedIn Voice and Amazon recruiter answering the “dreaded ‘tell me about yourself’” question from a recruiter. Should candidates run through their resume/job transitions/skills or instead […]
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5 Easy (Truly!) Tips for Better Communication

  • On November 28, 2021
  • In Presentation
Below are five ways to communicate better starting now. These apply to many scenarios from counseling a client to interviewing for a job. One tip that goes without saying is to actively listen. And five easier things to do: Use the word “and” instead of “but.” The word “but” causes people to stop listening because […]
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4 Ways You are Making a First Impression Without Knowing It

  • On October 3, 2021
  • In Presentation
Yes, you know your online profile needs to look professional, but did you know you are making impressions in other ways? Your email account. Most people know not to assign a ridiculous name to their email account they use for professional connections. But if you have a Gmail account and I enter you into my […]
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Life Post COVID: (Re)Building a Strong Network

  • 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 […]
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How to Speak up in Meetings & Get Heard

  • On July 4, 2021
  • In Presentation, Women & Minorities
Lawyers spend many hours in meetings, whether Zoom or (soon to be) in person. I like these tips from the Harvard Business Review on how to speak up in meetings. Knowing when to chime in and not speak over others is hard, so get a plan ready: Understand it’s difficult to speak up because you’re […]
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Presenting Effectively as a Lawyer Even with Self-Doubt

  • On April 18, 2021
  • In Interview, Presentation, Women & Minorities
Clients tell me their chief complaint about lawyers is they are so bad at communicating. Why are they constantly hedging? Can’t they just break things down and explain the likelihood of events? Um, no. We lawyers are taught to examine all risk so we have a hard time prioritizing them and don’t want to be wrong. On […]
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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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How to Think about Returning to Work: 5 Factors

  • On April 3, 2021
  • In Career Management, Career Tips, Presentation
The US economy is “roaring back!” As employers added close to a million jobs last month, they are now thinking about how to return employees to the office. I appreciated Microsoft’s thoughtful study on remote work. On the one hand, 61% of leaders believe people are “thriving” and see “high productivity,” but on the other, […]
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