Take-Aways from IAPP’s Let Get Hired Panel

On April 28, 2022
In Career Tips, Recruiter

I spoke on IAPP’s panel Let’s Get Hired In Privacy earlier this month, moderated by Michelle Dennedy and Bryan Lee. Fellow panelists/recruiters included Jillian Jones from Meta, George Ratcliffe, Tessa Saxe, and Zachary Plotkin. We discussed what candidates can do to improve their chances of landing their ideal job. These tips apply not just to […]

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 […]

On December 26, 2021
In Recruiter

Why work with recruiters in this market? We are the gatekeeper for jobs and can guide the way if we think you are a good fit, so you need to know how to get our attention and work with us. I appreciated this Harvard Business Review article on recruiters. The key points below: What is our […]

On June 6, 2021
In Interview, Job Search, Networking, Recruiter

Job searching is amorphous; you never know what will lead to your next job. But I like these job search strategies from career guru Jessica Hernandez which she describes as high return on investment. You can apply them to your legal search, and I have added my own tips especially useful for the legal market. Target potential […]

On December 27, 2020
In Job Search, LinkedIn, Recruiter

I enjoyed this recent LinkedIn QA with Zenefits’ Chief People Officer Tracy Cote, who has her pulse on hiring. Here are the top 5 things she said: My favorite tip: Do not raise any requests prematurely. Candidates often tell me they don’t want to waste anyone’s time so they want to raise deal-breaking issues at the get-go. […]

On December 19, 2020
In Job Search, Recruiter

Do companies ever hire people for jobs that aren’t posted? Definitely. It’s atypical, however, because hiring managers usually need to generate a req and follow HR procedures to fill a job, including posting it. But here are the situations when employers don’t advertise for roles: Someone is doing the job, but the manager is considering […]

On November 1, 2020
In Recruiter

How can you assess a recruiter? He or she should be able to answer essentials about the job: What are the top 2-3 things the job will do? Job descriptions are often unrealistically broad. To evaluate whether the job is a good fit, you need to find out what the employer most cares about, and […]

On October 25, 2020
In Recruiter

Before I became a legal recruiter, I was a big law associate and in-house counsel at public tech companies. I knew legal recruiters existed because they would call me, but I didn’t quite understand what they did, when they could be helpful, and when they couldn’t until I became one. My explanation here applies to […]

On August 30, 2020
In Attire, Career Tips, LinkedIn, Recruiter, Resume

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 […]

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Take-Aways from IAPP’s Let Get Hired Panel

How to Speak to Recruiters: What Are We Evaluating + Template Answer

Tutorial on Recruiters: What Do We Do & How to Reach Out to us

High Return Job Strategies

5 Job Search Tips from Chief People Officer of Global Tech Company

How to Find Unpublicized Jobs

Is My Recruiter Any Good?

3 Ways Legal Recruiters Can Help You with Landing an In-House Job (& 4 Ways We Can’t)

5 Changes in Legal Recruiting over the Last 10 Years

How Does Pandemic Recruiting Differ for Lawyers Than Other Industries?