How Long to Budget for a New Job? & What 3 Things Everyone Should (Whether Actively Seeking a Job or Not)

On January 9, 2020
In Job Search, Process, Timing

Lawyers often ask me how long they should budget to get a new job in-house. The Department of Labor estimates the average job search is 4.6 months. The fastest for lawyers, if you are hitting the market at the right time (hiring peaks spring and fall), are at the right level (3-8 years), in the […]

On May 17, 2019
In Interview, Process

As in dating, ghosting also occurs in the interview process. Employers who initially seem interested then disappear, often for the reasons listed below (as detailed in this excellent article): The most benign reason is the employer is still sorting through resumes, hasn’t figured out whom to hire yet, and doesn’t want to give feedback until […]

On April 28, 2019
In Process, Recruiter

Recruiters are the gatekeeper to the interviewer and the guide through the job process. Here are five things job seekers should do: Respond to calls promptly. The hiring manager is likely breathing down my neck to get answers, so the longer you take, the worse we all look. And the manager will often like best […]

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 October 19, 2017
In Offer, Process

Job seekers, starting January 2018, prospective employers in California cannot ask for your salary history! And if you ask, they have to tell you the pay range for their opening. Read AB168 or a summary. The purpose of the law is to fight pay disparity so that compensation for a new job will not be […]

On September 15, 2017
In Career Tips, Interview, Process

I work with great employers and contact a lot of candidates about roles. I often get this head-scratching response from them, “I don’t want to waste anyone’s time.” Here are 3 reasons why there is no such thing as wasting anyone’s time in that context: If you have already been identified as someone with the […]

On August 26, 2017
In Interview, Process, Timing

Get ready for fall recruiting season! Start strategizing how to land interviews. To save you time, I am distilling the comprehensive post What No One Tells You About Landing an Interview into 3 short points: Show you are a good fit with the prospective employer through your tailored resume. Well-known brands like great clients you’ve […]

On July 3, 2017
In Process, Recruiter

The post Potential Dangers of Applying Direct (and Bypassing Recruiters) lays out 3 problems that can arise if you apply directly to a company and not through an experienced recruiter working on the search. In summary: Losing the personal introduction. Employers are flooded with applications. If they are using a recruiter, it means they vetted […]

On June 11, 2017
In Compensation, Process

I have never seen a lawyer get a job without disclosing his or her comp to the prospective employer first. You may have to in order to move forward in the process. Usually HR is required to get this information so it can make the case internally to formulate an offer to you. Some pointers on […]

On February 5, 2017
In Compensation, Job Search, Offer, Process

I’ve noticed star lawyers who interview in parallel can receive multiple offers. Savvy lawyers manage the process so they get all the offers on the table before having to decide. To slow down the process, ask complex questions, ideally ones that would take some research, e.g., about outstanding equity, how the formula works, or about […]

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How Long to Budget for a New Job? & What 3 Things Everyone Should (Whether Actively Seeking a Job or Not)

Why Employers Go Silent in Interview Process

5 Tips on Working with a Recruiter

The One Surprising Thing that Can Derail Your Application

New CA Law Prohibits Employers from Asking Prior Salary (Effective 1/18)

No Such Thing as “Wasting Someone’s Time”!

3 Things You Must Do to Land an Interview

3 Things that Can Go Wrong If You Apply Directly to an Employer

Do You Really Have to Disclose Your Compensation to Get an Offer?

How to Manage Multiple Offers