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

On July 3, 2017

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 […]

Compensation, Process

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

On June 11, 2017

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 […]

Compensation, Job Search, Offer, Process

How to Manage Multiple Offers

On February 5, 2017

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 […]

Offer, Process, Reference

What’s the Deal with Reference Checks?

On May 22, 2016

The one portion of the recruiting process that employers make easy for you is reference checks. Employers ask you to choose three people in your life to say great things about you, so don’t mess this portion up! Pick at least one recent manager. The others can be clients or peers. If employers want more than […]

Compensation, Interview, Process

How to Answer the Desired Salary Question

On May 24, 2015

When interviewing, you are asked, “What is your desired compensation?” You don’t want to take yourself out of the running with a number that’s too high or too low, and you don’t want to shortchange yourself. Some things to think about below. I’m gratified to see the New York Times business column The Workologist responded similarly! At an […]

Inhouse, Interview, Process

Phone Interview Tips

On February 22, 2015

For in-house jobs, the interview process often starts with a phone screen for the employer’s top 5-8 candidates. From that group, the top 2-3 are brought in live before any decisions are made. So if you are at the phone screen stage, you have a decent shot at the job! Take this call very seriously. A […]

Job Search, Process, Timing

Put Your Job Search in High Gear (summer slowdown ahead!)

On March 30, 2014

Did you know the hiring process grinds to a halt 3 times a year? The longest period is summer: mid-June through August. (The other two times are the last two weeks of November and the last two weeks of December.) The only exceptions to the summer slowdown are companies in explosive growth mode (vacation be […]

Offer, Process

Why Does A Potential Employer Go Radio Silent?

On July 28, 2013

I am often asked why a firm or company who seemed interested would suddenly cease communications in the recruiting process. There could be a few things going on: The potential employer has higher priorities at the moment than hiring. Management could be caught up with demanding work, and HR could be tasked with more urgent matters. […]

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