Deborah Ben Canaan

November 27, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

If you truly value your GC, this article addressees the top factors you need to consider in order to demonstrate that value.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan

6 minute read

September 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Understanding the mindsets of legal leaders and in-house attorneys is fundamental to shaping effective recruitment and retention initiatives post-COVID. From a recruiter's perspective, here are some strategies to consider in your planning.

By Mary Chapin and Deborah Ben-Canaan

7 minute read

December 10, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

While it may sound impossible to shift industries, we as lawyers are trained to find loopholes—and a few do exist to help you get your foot in the door of a new industry.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan

5 minute read

March 01, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

If you are a law firm partner looking to move in-house, here are some things you may want to consider in order to determine whether an in-house role will bring you the satisfaction you think it will.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan and Lauren Drake

10 minute read

January 03, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

Attorneys reach out to legal recruiters for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common are: they don't like the people they work with, they want more money, a better quality of life or to work for only one client.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan

7 minute read

January 15, 2013 | Law.com

Regardless of one's reason for seeking a new position, the career planning advice that recruiter Deborah Ben-Canaan gives is straightforward: Set a career goal that fits your personality, needs and desires, and base your career choices on how much each one helps you to get closer to the goal. Or, put more simply, keep your eyes on the prize.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan

7 minute read

December 21, 2009 | New Jersey Law Journal

If you are not sure how something will be perceived, ask the recruiter you are working with to help you. The key is to set yourself apart, while being able to back up everything you are selling. Remember, if you always tell the truth, you never have to remember which lie you told.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan and Martha Fay Africa

6 minute read

September 22, 2009 | Law.com

In the age of e-resumes and data systems that store millions upon millions of historical documents, recruiters and employers can now look longitudinally at information in resumes provided by candidates over many years and map the "content drift" of this information. This provides an entirely new way of determining a candidate's veracity when it comes to his or her employment history, note Deborah Ben-Canaan and Martha Fay Africa of Major, Lindsey & Africa. Their advice: Don't stretch the truth.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan and Martha Fay Africa

7 minute read

September 18, 2009 | The Recorder

What may seem like small embellishments or omissions on a resume can mar your reputation just as well as a flagrant lie, write Deborah Ben-Canaan and Martha Fay Africa, of Major, Lindsey & Africa.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan and Martha Fay Africa

7 minute read

October 05, 2009 | Texas Lawyer

In the age of e-Résumés and data systems that store millions upon millions of historical documents, recruiters and employers now have the ability to look longitudinally at information in Résumés provided by candidates over many years and map the "content drift" of this information. This provides an entirely new way of determining a candidate's veracity when it comes to his or her employment history.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan and Martha Fay Africa

6 minute read