Want to Boost Talent Development? Look at Work Allocation
Reading time: 6 minutes Want to Boost Talent Development? Look at Work Allocation To successfully recruit and retain top talent, attorneys need to know they’ll have a fair chance at getting staffed on the matters that interest them and will allow them to grow and develop — that they’ll have a real opportunity to advance their careers. Coordinated work […]
Why Your Personal Branding Matters
Reading time: 2 minutes Why Your Personal Branding Matters When we consider the topic of “branding,” we often think of well-known brands for retail goods or fast food (think Domino’s Pizza: “Hot, fresh pizza delivered in 30 minutes or less, guaranteed.”) In fact, the concept of branding applies much more broadly and includes how each person presents their professional […]
How to Write Better Networking Messages
Reading time: 3 minutes How to Write Better Networking Messages The secret to effective networking messages is changing your mindset. Don’t think of it as asking people for favors — instead, view every interaction as an opportunity to build a relationship for mutual gain. I talked about mutuality in more depth here, and in this article, I’ll show you […]
How to Open and Close Networking Conversations
Reading time: 2 minutes How to Open and Close Networking Conversations Networking is the most important thing you can do during a job transition — and from first impressions to final words, the way you go about it matters. The key is to identify, capitalize on and grow your network so that you have a large team of people […]
Want to Succeed at Networking? Focus on Mutuality
Reading time: 2 minutes Want to Succeed at Networking? Focus on Mutuality If there’s one thing I tell every coaching client, it’s this: “Network, network, network.” Your contacts can help you learn about opportunities, decide how best to position yourself for a particular job, give you the “inside scoop” on a firm and share intel like salary information. Networking, […]
Job Search Success: 5 Focus Areas for Difficult Circumstances
Reading time: 3 minutes 5 Focus Areas for Difficult Circumstances Attorneys looking for a new position right now face a landscape full of uncertainties. If you’re comparing your current job search to the market before the COVID-19 pandemic began, you’re likely anticipating an uphill battle—understandably so. It’s worth remembering that plenty of job hunts in “normal” times can be […]