10 Year High for Workers Wanting to Change Jobs (They Feel Stuck)

On December 15, 2024

The number of Americans looking to change jobs is at a 10 year high according to the Wall Street Journal, “eclipsing” Great Resignation numbers. Unlike 2021-2022, the market is now “cooling,” so leaving for a better job is a “lot easier said than done.” Some sobering stats: Job satisfaction is at the lowest level in […]

Interview, Job Search, Networking

Why You Didn’t Get the Job: 5 Ways to Improve Your Performance!

On December 8, 2024

Last year’s layoffs, high interest rates, and market correction have made it hard to land an in-house job, so don’t be hard on yourself if you’re not getting the job you want. Here are five ways to improve your odds: Understand the market and hiring dynamic. You may think you were perfect for the job, […]

Resume

Applying General Resume Advice to Legal Resumes

On December 1, 2024

You may be wondering what general resume advice applies to in-house legal resumes in the Bay Area. Some rules apply, and others don’t. Let’s go through those listed by a hiring expert in the CNBC article “The resume mistake that will land it in the ‘no pile,’ according to a hiring expert of 30+ years.” […]

Market

Crackdown on Minor Infractions (Stealth Layoff?)

On November 24, 2024

A little horror story for you all: companies are now cracking down on minor infractions, possibly as a stealth layoff per WSJ. Here are the sins employees committed recently leading to their termination: – Meta employees used $25 meal allowances on household items instead of restaurant meals. – E&Y employees watched multiple training […]

Change, Market

2024-25 Economic Trends Affecting the Job Market

On November 17, 2024

I am often asked what I’m seeing. The short answer: the job market is better than last year and seems to be improving. I’m testing the market and consuming reports for you. Analysis from this past week: Highlights from the LinkedIn newsletter The Work Shift (“Keeping you informed about the economy, labor market and evolving […]

Career Management, Career Tips

5 Lessons from Fortune GC

On November 13, 2024

I just attended an inspiring NAPABA conference in Seattle. Mentees of four-time GC Don Liu (who just retired from Target) listed the all-time best advice he gave them: 1. Learn the business and have a strategic mindset! Prioritize clients’ business needs when you counsel them. 2. It’s easy to get sucked into office politics, but […]

Uncategorized

What I Learned in My First Year of Law that Applies to Interviewing

On November 3, 2024

I started my career as a litigation associate, didn’t stay on that track, but learned some key lessons that port over to interviewing: Prepare for interviews like you’d prep for a case. Research the company and the audience so you can anticipate likely questions, e.g., why should they hire you, what do you have to […]

Resume

WSJ’s “New Coveted Resume Line”: What is It?

On October 27, 2024

I fell for the WSJ’s article cleverly headlined “The New Coveted Résumé Line: Flipping Burgers.” Apparently fast food experience on your resume is now coveted: “A stint in fast food is a badge of honor for business leaders who want to be viewed as humble and relatable—and proof that they worked to get where they […]

Compensation

Don’t Expect Much of a Raise This Year

On October 20, 2024

WSJ reports flat raises and higher healthcare costs ahead per Mercer’s survey of 1,100+ companies. Key points: Merit raises in 2025 are projected to remain largely flat at an average of 3.3%. Job changers aren’t getting as big a pay bump as they used to. People who changed jobs in September made 6.6% more than […]

Mentors, Networking

Reaching out on LinkedIn/Cold Email for Informational Interview (Sample Language Given!)

On October 13, 2024

I actually liked the CNBC article intriguingly entitled “Don’t Make This Mistake When Asking for an Informational Interview.” Yes, informal calls with people about their job/industry are super helpful, whether prepping for an interview or growing in your field. How do you get someone to take your call? The article says you can do it […]

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