March 27, 2018 | The Recorder
Should I Include a Detailed Background Summary on My LinkedIn Profile?I receive a lot of questions about the value and use of LinkedIn for career success. And as this “social” medium has become a more important tool for professionals, more people wonder about the impact of their information and behavior on the site.
By Julie Brush
5 minute read
March 23, 2018 | The Recorder
Be on Your Game: How to Crush Your Phone InterviewThe phone interview is the first mile marker in the job interview marathon. It's a special situation because it's not face-to-face and relies more heavily on the imagination.
By Julie Brush
5 minute read
March 12, 2018 | The Recorder
Addressing Lack of Law Firm ExperienceAs a career in house lawyer, am I at a market disadvantage without any law firm experience? How do I effectively address this weakness?
By Julie Brush
4 minute read
March 08, 2018 | The Recorder
Should You Always Counter a Job Offer?The offer stage is often likened to a chess match: Watching. Waiting. Thinking. And strategically assessing your “opponent's” moves … as well as your own. It can be a maddening period for both candidate and employer.
By Julie Brush
4 minute read
February 26, 2018 | The Recorder
How Long Should a GC Stay at the Same Company in Today's Market?Many professionals view the role of general counsel/chief legal officer as the top legal spot in the in house world. It is a “goal achieved”—through years of hard work and career navigation. And it's a legal position unique to any other… and is viewed as such by employers
By Julie Brush
3 minute read
February 08, 2018 | The Recorder
Make Your Own Luck. Here's How to Do ItLuck is earned. Through years of relationship building, skill development, career strategy, success, failure, crisis, perseverance, optimism and courage.
By Julie Brush
8 minute read
February 01, 2018 | The Recorder
Always Asking 'Why?': The Childish Trait That Marks a True LeaderAs young children, we begin our quest for the answers to “Why?” It's an innocent curiosity that is present in every encounter, every conversation and every thought. And it's part of the wonder of being a child. Discovering the world and what makes it tick.
By Julie Brush
4 minute read
January 22, 2018 | The Recorder
Are More Companies Today Hiring Lawyers Straight Out of Law School?In today's legal market, in-house opportunities for freshly minted law school graduates are slowly on the rise. And more newbies are choosing this path out of the gate if the opportunity arises.
By Julie Brush
3 minute read
December 18, 2017 | The Recorder
How Important Is In-House Experience When Applying for an In-House Job?All things being equal, candidates possessing in-house experience still hold a healthy competitive advantage in today's legal market. With this said, the requirement has been relaxed and the consideration is a bit more balanced due to the factors noted above, specifically at the junior levels.
By Julie Brush
4 minute read
December 15, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Get the Dirt From a Reference Check (Part 3: The Call, the Questions, the Clues)Checking candidate references does not have to be an exercise in futility. It can be a valuable part of the interviewing process that can confirm doubts, reinforce good feelings or make you think twice.
By Julie Brush
4 minute read
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