Trends That May Define Your In-House Career
Your in-house career may have taken a hit or an unexpected turn during the pandemic, but there are reasons to look ahead and keep up on trends that may impact your personal and career trajectories….
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Why Can’t The Legal Function Prove Its Value?
The legal function is oft-derided, and for many good reasons that have stood the test of time. But with the advent of digital transformation, which is affecting all industries, legal services are being reverse-engineered by…
5 Ways Job Seekers Can Stand Out
Job seekers can stand out – even in times such as this. And those who do will find themselves best positioned for a new gig as vaccine distribution commences and the world becomes to pivot…
The Power of Decency in the Legal Profession
Decency in the legal profession – the phrase may cause lawyers and the general public to emit a collective guffaw. Yet we can, and indeed we should, strive for decency as it is sorely lacking…
Common Job Interview Questions – Bill Gates’ Cheat Sheet
Common job interview questions may result in uncommon or suboptimal answers. Listen to Bill Gates for his thoughts on the topic. For your legal job interview, do your research and get multiple perspectives on topics…
Speed Up Your Job Search
Speed up your job search to land a coveted in-house counsel job or even a General Counsel job. There are some key elements in propelling your job search forward quickly, and don’t forget not to…
How In-House Counsel Can Understand Risk Tolerance
If you understand risk tolerance, you know that it can vary by client, transaction, economic environment and many other factors. For in-house counsel, the need to understand risk tolerance is key to effectively managing corporate…
What You Were Taught About Career Paths Was Wrong
Career paths can be linear for some, but nonlinear and nontraditional for others. Sometimes, taking an alternate or unexpected path may prepare you for greater career growth down the road. Don’t be stuck in a…
Is Now The Right Time To Change Jobs?
The right time to change jobs might be right now, despite your feelings of uncertainty due to the pandemic and the economic uncertainty it caused. One thing is certain, legal hiring is back on the…
Expand Your Network For Job Search Success
Expand your network and you will increase your chances of landing a coveted in-house counsel job. Especially if you are in work from home mode, numerous platforms exist for you to connect with other individuals…