5 Changes in Legal Recruiting over the Last 10 Years

On August 30, 2020
In Career Tips, Recruiter

I’ve been recruiting lawyers for in-house jobs 10+ years. Some changes I’ve observed in recruiting: Employers increasingly give assessment tests as part of the interview process, e.g., a short contract or scenario for finalists to review and comment on. While the test can be painful for interviewees, it does make the hiring process fairer. Employers […]

On May 31, 2020
In Presentation, Recruiter

I read with interest this recent CNBC article on how recruiters purportedly select and interview candidates during the pandemic. Since legal recruiting is so specialized, I would say to disregard half the advice given: Do not “get creative with tech.” Law is a traditional field, and resumes of top candidates look polished, not edgy. The article […]

On March 29, 2020
In Change, Presentation, Recruiter

I read with interest this Glassdoor article on what not to say to a recruiter. We are the gatekeepers to jobs, so you need to make a good impression on us, especially in a tough economy with a lot of competition. Are the following five things truly what I don’t want to hear? The article […]

On June 16, 2019
In Recruiter

Here are three things I didn’t know about recruiters until I became one! Most companies will not accept your resume from an external recruiter if you ever applied there in the past, for any office and for any position. The employer’s rationale is it already knows you so why would it give the recruiter credit? […]

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 March 30, 2019
In Recruiter

This is a hot job market! Do you still need a recruiter? The majority of in-house jobs are for transactional lawyers 4-8 years out of a top school law school with top firm and in-house experience. If you don’t match that magic profile, then yes, a recruiter can be invaluable in the job process. Here’s […]

On April 27, 2018
In Career Management, Interview, Presentation, Recruiter, Resume

I like The Muse’s helpful guide on how to explain gaps in your resume to a recruiter or employer. You know you will be asked, so think ahead about what you say and how to say it. As lawyers, you know framing is essential. Below are 4 common gaps and what you should say: Job […]

On November 4, 2017
In Recruiter

I recently attended a private reception at the NAPABA conference in DC, where GCs and rising stars asked leading recruiters about how we work. Here are 5 takeaways you might not know: We record how you treat us and how you present yourself in a file that lives forever. Clients expressly ask for our written […]

On September 9, 2017
In Recruiter

I like this recent Business Insider post on how to turn down a recruiter if you are not interested in a job. Respond briefly but gracefully. Let the recruiter know if you are not interested and why, for example timing is not right but to check again in X months, or you’d like a job more […]

On August 5, 2017
In Career Management, Recruiter

I have met with thousands of candidates, and employers rely on my judgment to send them good people to fill their roles. What are 4 signs someone is a star? Track record of success. I look at where they worked and how they did. Did they advise top clients on key business deals? Receive awards […]

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