Careers

Don’t shoot yourself in the foot – wasting time is the best way to go about killing your job search. For in-house counsel jobs or even General Counsel jobs, you have to work methodically and…

The US News Lawyer Directory has launched, so head over and claim your profile if you are in private practice, or check out your outside counsel to see if they were included. While there are…

It’s clear to many senior lawyers looking for a new job that their age may be getting in the way. Without coming out and saying it directly, interviewers often “telegraph” that they believe you are…

If you are a corporate lawyer, you may have a bullshit job. Well, that’s according to an anthropology professor. Others might say this is an affront to bulls. Lawyers might say that ivory tower professors…

A legal recruiter’s first impression of you might be your social profiles. So, if you are in the market for a new in-house counsel job, or just passively interested and willing to listen, do yourself…

Are you considering going in-house as a litigator? Read this insightful piece by Melissa Peters of Princeton Legal Search Group, who gives guidance on what can give you an advantage and best utilize your litigation…

If you are trying to get an in-house counsel job, you are likely working all angles, from job boards to legal recruiters. But what happens if you are working with a legal recruiter who is not…

You will get more love if you stop trying to be perfect. Or so they claim. Embrace your vulnerability and present yourself as someone who is truly human. Does this advice apply to lawyers, especially…

Leadership and success coach Kathy Caprino shares her insights on the regrets of mid-career professionals. All lawyers need to stop, step back and re-evaluate their careers from time to time to make sure they are…