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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

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

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

What you Really Really Want: Effective Job Searching as a Mid-Level Associate

If you’re feeling like a change, it’s a great time to explore your options, as mid-level associates are often in high demand. Before you start plugging “legal” into every job search engine you can find, here are some ways to make your search more efficient and more successful.

By Melanie Shields|2021-04-12T07:15:13-04:00April 12th, 2021|Archives, Job Search|4 Comments

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.

By Jennifer Mitchell|2020-08-25T08:47:12-04:00August 25th, 2020|Job Search|4 Comments

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.

By Jennifer Mitchell|2020-06-05T09:41:20-04:00June 5th, 2020|Interview Preparation, Job Search|5 Comments

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.

By Jennifer Mitchell|2020-05-19T12:11:23-04:00May 19th, 2020|Archives, Job Search, Networking|2 Comments

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.

By Jennifer Mitchell|2020-05-01T10:28:57-04:00May 1st, 2020|Career Development, Job Search|4 Comments

A Helping Hand: When to Contact a Recruiter

Job searching in the legal world is hard. Before you start spending late nights reading career postings, ask yourself, should I call a recruiter?

By Melanie Shields|2019-05-29T10:17:00-04:00May 29th, 2019|Career Development, Job Search, Recruiters|5 Comments

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