News: The Impact of COVID-19 on Bay Street Hireback
Carrie Heller is quoted by Precedent JD on the impact of COVID-19 on Bay Street hireback trends.
Balancing Act: Managing Your Job Search
Do you ever find yourself running out of time to check for job postings at the end of a long day? Or promising to send your resume to a recruiter only to realize you are still working on it two weeks later? You are not alone! Read on for our advice on how to effectively balance an active job search while also managing a busy legal practice.
Remote Interviews: Assessing Company Culture
The move towards video interviews has created a new challenge for candidates: how do you go about assessing a company’s culture in a remote interview? In the absence of contextual clues you might have previously relied on to gauge company culture, it is important to consider and prepare questions in order to gather the information you need to make an informed decision.
Is Your Virtual Brand Working for You?
Your virtual brand is a key part of your efforts in attracting new clients or as part of your job search efforts. Read on for tips on keeping your online profile polished and up to date.
Law Firms Adjust in the Age of Coronavirus
Louise Woollcombe is quoted by Law.com International on how Canadian law firms are adjusting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taking Charge of Your Career: The Importance of Goal Setting
Have you found yourself thinking about your career direction and what the future might hold? Instead of letting these thoughts wander in and out of your mind, why not seize the opportunity to turn these musings into actionable goals? At a time when many of us feel we have lost control over aspects of our life, this is a great way to refocus on what you want and what you can do to get there.
You’re Not Alone: Fostering Virtual Relationships
Building and maintaining virtual relationships is a key skill as we adapt to new ways of doing business. Make a plan to connect with contacts in a new way; these small interactions are an important part of daily life and work satisfaction and will ensure your network continues to grow.
Leading the Way: How to Demonstrate Management Experience
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and move into leadership role? Read on for tips on how to highlight your management abilities.
Call Me Part 2: The Video Interview
As companies become more global, it can be difficult to schedule high level executives for face to face interviews in a timely manner and these video tools help solve that problem. The key to remember when asked to do a video interview is to not let the technology (or any technology-related issues you encounter) act as a barrier to making a connection with your interviewer.
Legal Job Outlook for 2017
Carrie Heller is quoted in the December 16, 2016 edition of The Lawyers Weekly on the job market for 2017.