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Julie Q Brush

Julie Q Brush

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 Process

I'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 Market

15+ 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 First

Being 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: Enthusiasm

Whether 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