Kristin Mead, Author at Leading Legal Recruiters | Lawyer Recruitment Agency Toronto

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So far Kristin Mead has created 7 blog entries.

Who’s Hiring? A Closer Look at Trends in the Legal Market

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, and in the face of sustained inflation and rising interest rates, staying abreast of market trends is crucial for both seasoned lawyers and those embarking on their legal careers. We delve into the latest market trends, with a focus on the notable rise in demand for lawyers in practice areas including municipal law, planning and development, charity law and increased demand for commercial lawyers from our in-house clients.

By Kristin Mead|2024-02-22T07:34:02-05:00February 22nd, 2024|Archives, Job Search|1 Comment

An Inspiring Evening: The 12th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala

This October, The Heller Group was thrilled to again sponsor the Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala which featured its much-anticipated keynote speaker, Lisa LaFlamme. The event brought together over three hundred members of our legal community to celebrate the experiences of being a woman in law and to support Canadian Woman for Women in Afghanistan.

By Kristin Mead|2023-10-16T07:59:37-04:00October 16th, 2023|Archives, Career Development, motivation, Networking|1 Comment

Asking the Right Questions: How to Have More Meaningful Conversations about DE&I

We spend a significant amount of time at work and therefore ensuring that a prospective employer promotes a culture that you believe in is an important ingredient to long-term job satisfaction. Evaluating an organization or firm’s perspective on and commitment to DE&I is a great place to start in determining what kind of culture or values you can expect to see if you were to start there as an employee.

By Kristin Mead|2023-05-08T06:54:45-04:00May 8th, 2023|Interview Preparation, Job Search|0 Comments

Reducing Bias in the Interview Process

Traditional interviews can be prone to bias, may not provide a complete picture of the candidate’s abilities, and may not be a reliable predictor of job performance. As a result, organizations may benefit from using additional assessment tools, such as competency or behavioural interviews, to supplement traditional interviews and gain a more accurate assessment of candidates and reduce bias.

By Kristin Mead|2023-03-27T13:37:58-04:00March 22nd, 2023|Interview Preparation|0 Comments

Beating the “Winter Blues” and Hope for an Early Spring

We know that this time of year can feel dreary and dull for many. We have set out below some helpful tips for staying positive during this season, also referred to as "False Spring”

By Kristin Mead|2023-02-23T10:32:52-05:00February 22nd, 2023|Archives, motivation|9 Comments

What do Hybrid-Work Models Mean for Company Culture?

During the recruitment process, employers should definitely expect questions from candidates about the availability of flexible work arrangements and be prepared to speak to the ways in which the company worked to maintain and build company culture in the era of remote and hybrid working.

By Kristin Mead|2022-09-20T08:10:47-04:00September 20th, 2022|Archives, Career Development, Job Search|3 Comments

Should you say “Yes” to Unlimited Vacation Days?

You have probably heard of “unlimited paid time off”, a recent emerging employment benefit offered by companies to promote better work-life balance, but is this benefit really as great as it appears on the surface?

By Kristin Mead|2022-06-02T10:41:06-04:00June 2nd, 2022|Archives, Job Search|5 Comments