Have you ever wondered why are some law firms and companies are better at attracting, developing and retaining the best legal talent? Over the course of …
You’ve recognized that it’s time to change jobs. You’ve clearly identified what it is that you’re looking for and have spoken to a legal recruiter who has …
January is a great time of year for lawyers to evaluate their career goals and check their progress to date. Firms are doing the same and are …
It’s Sunday afternoon. You’ve had a great weekend – maybe it was with good friends or family. Perhaps you got away for a short trip. Or maybe …
When making a career change, there are many things to consider. Lawyers have many different avenues they can explore throughout their legal career, such as transitioning in-house, …
Even when we’re content in our jobs, many professionals are thinking about what comes next and how we want our careers to unfold. I was recently headhunting …
Once an interview is over, most candidates either forget, don’t bother, or are intimidated to send a thank-you note to the interviewer(s). We do not realize how …
Part 2: Timing and Visas In my last article, we discussed the professional benefits of an international legal career. There are many personal benefits as well, …
You’ve fully prepared for an interview and have brought your A-game to the meeting, only to run into the last thing you anticipated: a difficult interviewer. Your …
Sometimes, no matter what you do, something goes wrong on the day of an interview. Maybe you woke up with a splitting headache or you can’t …
Network has the word ‘work’ in it, so naturally you would associate networking with the actuals of work. There are times when you’ll find this withholds you …
I was recently at lunch with one of the leading specialist litigation partners in Canada. While this partner continued to maintain a general litigation practice, she was …
We have observed respected managing partners and general counsels who not only have strong legal minds, but can also effectively command a courtroom or boardroom. For a …
Part 1: Why practise abroad? When it comes to career progression, international experience can be a great selling point on a resume and put you a …
After an interview, the first question I usually ask candidates is: ‘How did it go?’ Ultimately, I want to hear that it went well, that you enjoyed …
What do you generally ask your employer in relation to pay? When I’m meeting with candidates, a question that I always ask is, “Do you have an …
Below are some further thoughts about legal job searching on LinkedIn. Read Part 1- Using LinkedIn to Optimize Your Legal Job Search (Part 1) Q: I’m actively …
I recently sat on a recruiter’s panel talking with candidates here in Calgary. Some candidates were new to the job market and others had been searching for …
Reasons for seeking a new opportunity There’s a vast number of reasons for seeking a new role: firm culture, lack of advancement opportunities, management style, firm …
One of the most common questions I get from our clients is “what’s the secret to a great hire in a hot market?” In a hypercompetitive market …
International Women’s Day 2019 campaign theme is #BalanceforBetter, which promotes gender balance in boardrooms, government, media coverage, wealth, and the list goes on. Gender balance is not …
Do you remember the feeling you got in the pit of your stomach when it came time for your teacher to hand out report cards? It didn’t …
In part one of our two-part series, we discussed the importance of emotional culture. In part two, we explore methods to improve emotional culture in the workplace …
Culture is the invisible force that shapes your firm’s success and helps you retain star performers that give your organization a competitive edge in the market. …
Looking for a new position can be a full-time job, from networking and researching job postings to writing resumes and cover letters to interviewing and following up …
There is a notion that law school does not prepare you for the actualities of legal practice. The disconnect is discovered once you are submerged in the …
At the end of each year, or the beginning of a new year, I always recommend that lawyers take stock of their careers and position themselves for …
In the last of our “Best of 2018” blog post series, we’ve compiled our top posts focused on helping you navigate your legal career. Written by our …
Succession planning isn’t a simple process, but it is one that is crucial to ensure the future of your law firm’s organizational success. As a legal recruitment …
Help set your law firm or legal department up for hiring success in 2019 by digging into our best legal talent management posts, including the most common …