October 24, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Withdraw Your Candidacy Without Burning a BridgeHow you exit a process is just as important as how you enter it. So you'll be judged on your approach when withdrawing your candidacy. What's the best way to do it?
By Julie Brush
9 minute read
October 17, 2017 | Law.com
The Right Way to Decline a Job OfferWhen an employer signals to the world that you're The One by extending an offer, their time and effort to reach that point should be appreciated, respected and given the professional courtesy of a live response.
By Julie Brush
5 minute read
October 13, 2017 | The Recorder
How To Sell Yourself Without Feeling SleazyThe mere thought of it makes lawyers cringe-and conjures up visions of used car salesmen. But in today's evolving legal profession, the ability to “sell” oneself effectively is paramount to success for all lawyers ... at all levels. Intellectually, most every lawyer understands this reality. But emotionally, there is strong resistance to it.
By Julie Brush
8 minute read
October 10, 2017 | The Recorder
An Interview How-To for IntrovertsQ: I'm an introvert and have been rejected in interviews for not showing enough enthusiasm. How do I overcome this if I can't change my personality?A:…
By Julie Brush
5 minute read
October 05, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Greatly Improve Your Success at Building Your Professional NetworkGreat networking is an art with a little bit of science sprinkled on top. There isn't a formula, checklist or handbook that will guarantee success. But there are approaches that are key to building a strong professional network.
By Julie Brush
6 minute read
October 02, 2017 | The Recorder
Should Professional Women Support Each Other Unconditionally?The desire for gender equality is a historical aspiration woven deep into the fabric of our society. The emotion and energy generated in its pursuit has ebbed and flowed throughout time ... and the road that has led us to where women stand today in society ... personally and professionally has indeed been a rocky one.
By Julie Brush
5 minute read
September 26, 2017 | The Recorder
Why Do Employers Require Big Law Experience When Hiring a GC?Employers come in all shapes and sizes. And when it comes to GC hires, so do their requirements. Each executive team possesses a vision of their perfect profile and their own set of priorities and values that govern a GC search.
By Julie Brush
7 minute read
September 22, 2017 | National Law Journal
Should You Include a Short Job Stint on Your Resume?Regardless of how bad it might look or how irrelevant it might seem, you've got to tell the truth about your professional background on your resume. Every morsel of it.
By Julie Brush
4 minute read
September 19, 2017 | The Recorder
Should You Send a Thank You Note After an Interview?A simple question. And a simple answer: Absolutely. Positively. Always.
By Julie Brush
5 minute read
September 15, 2017 | Inside Counsel
Why Would Company Execs Want Their GC to Report to the CFO?Q: Why would company executives want their general counsel to report to the CFO?A: The GC reporting structure is one of the most talked about topics…
By Julie Brush
4 minute read