The In-House Counsel Hiring Cycle
The in-house counsel hiring cycle has changed over the years, as The Lawyer Whisperer points out in her recent blog post. If you are trying to time the in-house counsel hiring cycle, read on to…
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No Sympathy For The Legal Profession – 7 Reasons Why
There is no sympathy for the legal profession, but why? We’re such a fun amiable lot, surely the reasons why must be grounded in some misconceptions. Read on for some of the possible reasons. 80%…
Strategically Managing Office Politics In-House
By Lisa B. Horowitz, JD, MSOD* Attorney Talent Strategy Group, LLC All organizations are political. To be successful as a lawyer—in a law firm, legal department, government agency or non-profit—you need to understand and effectively…
What to Do When Recruiters and Potential Employers Ghost You
In one of the hottest legal markets in decades, it is still frustrating when recruiters and employers ghost you. Whether you are applying for in-house counsel jobs or General Counsel jobs, being ghosted can lead…
Rebound Resiliently To Career Bumps
by Lisa B. Horowitz, JD, MSOD Very few of us go through our careers unscathed. Unexpectedly lose a job you love? Can’t find a new position although you’ve been looking for months? Didn’t get that…
Attorney Mental Health – 7 Maintenance Exercises
Attorney mental health is an area that deserves close attention, as law is reported as the second-most pressure-filled profession and even millenial lawyers are not finding ways to avoid the problems with alcohol that plague…
How To Pull Off The Dreaded Phone Interview
The dreaded phone interview is often the beginning of the hiring process for many companies. It may mark your first human interaction with the company you want to work for, so preparation is necessary. While…
3 Salary Negotiation Tips To Remember
Salary negotiation tips often center around base salary, but sometimes an organization can’t budge on base compensation. However, there are other areas that can be negotiated that can pack an economic and lifestyle punch far…
Why Lateral Career Moves Are Actually Power Moves
Lateral career moves can be power moves just as much as taking a step down the ladder. For many in-house counsel, lateral moves can also involve a move from the legal to business side, which…
A Walk Down The Career Ladder Can Achieve Happiness
It may not work for everyone, but sometimes a walk down the career ladder can achieve happiness. If you don’t like where you are working, you might think you need to move laterally or look…