What career advice did our readers crave in 2015? Judging from these six columns, which received the most traffic this past year, attorneys mostly want to know how to transition out of law firm roles—and how to rebound if that decision is made for them.

Few situations feel more precarious than trying to explain why you lost your last job, while interviewing for a new one. Recruiter Julie Brush, author of The Lawyer Whisperer column, tackles this pitfall in response to a reader question. Be honest, she advises, but also choose your words carefully to project confidence, a positive attitude and professionalism rather than animosity and insecurity.