October 23, 2019 | The Recorder
Is It Bad to Renege on a Job Offer Acceptance?Depending which drivers and state of mind are at play, the path to "I do" can be either be smooth sailing or fraught with predicament.
By Julie Q. Brush
4 minute read
October 02, 2019 | The Recorder
When to Bring Up Alternative Work Schedules in the Interview ProcessI'm interviewing for a job and want to telecommute one to two days a week, but I don't want to give the impression that I don't want to work hard or it's all I care about. Should I raise the issue immediately or wait?
By Julie Q. Brush
4 minute read
September 11, 2019 | The Recorder
How the Hiring Cycle Has Shifted for the In-House Legal Market15+ years ago the hiring market for in house lawyers was fairly predictable and cyclical in nature. Today, it's a different ballgame.
By Julie Q. Brush
4 minute read
August 07, 2019 | The Recorder
How Long Is Too Long To Wait for the Right Job Candidate?Julie Q. Brush, author of The Lawyer Whisperer blog, writes taking six months to complete a search for a routine position is too long and should prompt a review of your hiring process.
By Julie Q. Brush
4 minute read
July 03, 2019 | The Recorder
Are You Too Picky? Ask Yourself These Questions FirstBeing picky is not necessarily a negative thing. In fact, being a discerning professional can enhance the quality of a career.
By Julie Q. Brush
4 minute read
June 19, 2019 | The Recorder
Will Joining a Company With a Mediocre Brand Hurt My Career?A company's brand can influence marketability, but rarely will it destroy it.
By Julie Q. Brush
5 minute read
June 13, 2019 | The Recorder
When Is a 'Final Offer' Really a Final Offer?The offer stage of an interview process can be tricky. Each professional enters the dynamic with her own set of beliefs and ideas as well as a strategy for how to best navigate the negotiation waters.
By Julie Q. Brush
4 minute read
April 04, 2019 | The Recorder
Getting Past 'I Can't'The next time the phrase comes to mind or voice, determine what's behind it before throwing in the towel.
By Julie Q. Brush
4 minute read
March 06, 2019 | The Recorder
How Do I Boost My Odds of Interview Success? One Word: EnthusiasmWhether an employee, manager, colleague or candidate, your career success is connected to your ability to project excitement, curiosity, engagement and a positive attitude to those around you … and the work you perform.
By Julie Q. Brush
5 minute read
January 25, 2019 | The Recorder
What Is Business Acumen and How Do I Develop It?What exactly is “business acumen”? Is it something a person is born with or is it something one can develop with education and diligence? If it's the latter, then what is the best way to achieve it?
By Julie Q. Brush
6 minute read
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