The Young and the Restless: How to ensure you are not another unemployment statistic
Youth and Unemployment, A Different Reality in Changing Times: ‘The world is my oyster,’ they said. ‘You have the whole world at your feet,’ they said.
The Dreaded Cover Letter: Top Tips for Crafting Your Cover Letter and Cover Letter Writing
The dreaded cover letter, such a short piece of personal narrative can cause mental distress, psychological havoc, and sleepless nights, for even the more experienced job candidate. In this blog post, we will explore the basics of cover letter writing.
Online and Social Media Marketing for Beginners on the Road to Better Business
A Beginner's Guide to Social Media Marketing and Online Analytics for better business. Industry Jargon and specialized terms explained.
A Debate as Old as Time: Part II
In a world where neophytes are available at all hours of the day by way of firm-owned technology, doled out on the first day as the modern equivalent of a ball and chain, time becomes physical and virtual; and the hours become unlimited. Moreover, in light of the face-time vs. flextime debate spurred by Marissa Mayers, CEO of Yahoo, the question and legitimacy of telecommuting, remote access, and working from home has been under careful scrutiny by the business and legal managerial world.
A Debate as Old as Time
In this two-part series, we will explore a debate as old as, and about, time. “Time and Hours” A “hot-topic” in the legal industry that never seems to lose its heat is that of “time and hours.” I’m talking billables, non-billables, face-time, and flextime. In conversation with a group of young associates and articling students spanning the spectrum of a variety of Toronto law firms suggests that everyone has a different opinion and equally diverse explanations for those opinions.
Interviewing 101: More of the Most Common Errors Applicants Make During Interviews
Interviews are stressful. With that stress, one may be more inclined to make a faux pas or flub; these types of slips are incredibly different to come back from. Instead of instituting a recovery plan, it is much more proactive to simply avoid such foot-in-mouth moments all together. This week in Interviewing 101, we will continue to speak about the most common errors made during interviews – and why you should absolutely avoid them.
Interviewing 101: The Most Common Errors Applicants Make During Interviews
Last week, we explored Resume Writing 101, specifically the common mistakes applicants make when building a curriculum vitae. This week, on a similar note, we will explore the most common interview faux pas. In today’s session on Interviewing 101, we will painfully analyze those absolutely preventable moments when you royally stick your foot in your mouth.
Resume Writing 101: More Things Not To Do on Your Resume
As discussed in last week’s blog post, during the elusive and hopefully illustrious job hunt, it is important that your resume stand out from the rest. There are good ways and bad ways to ensure you and your application make a lasting impression.
Resume Writing 101: What Not To Do, Part I
You know the numbers and the stats, the numerous applicants and the scarce jobs across the legal industry. There is competition, there always has been and there always will be many very qualified, educated, and eager individuals in line for precisely the position you are undoubtedly perfect for. As one of the masses, it is critical to stand out. However, it is evermore vital to stand out for the right reasons and not the wrong ones.
Women at the Top: The secret to success may surprise you
The Law Times News recently released an article titled, “Women lawyers’ secrets to success” by Helen Burnett-Nichols. The author conducted a follow-up survey on the career paths of 23 female lawyers who were identified in 2009 as high achievers by their respective employers. These women spanned the spectrum in regards to martial status, but were clustered in the litigation and corporate practice areas. Four years later, 19 of those women are now partners at their firms and continue to be excellent role models for aspiring female lawyers across the industry.