Job Search

Yes, the Market is on Fire!

  • On March 13, 2021
I posted last month that both the in-house and law firm market were doing well. Evidence continues to roll in. Silicon Valley stalwart Wilson Sonsini broke $1B in revenue in 2020, benefiting from the recent tech and life sciences boom. The Recorder reports WSGR’s gross revenue grew 18% to $1.1B, and net income increased 42%. […]
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Resume

5 Ways to Customize Your Resume to the Job

  • On March 7, 2021
One of the most important things to do when job searching is tailoring your resume to the job. I say that all the time, but what do I mean by that? Five ways to customize your resume to the opportunity: Do NOT lay out your resume with what you do in the order you do […]
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Resume

Resume Tips that Do NOT Work for Lawyers

  • On February 28, 2021
I review a lot of legal resumes, and I forward the good ones to my clients, so I know what works and what doesn’t. I see a lot of tips that do not apply to lawyers. 5 tips not to follow: (Do not) put the job you want at the top of the resume. That’s […]
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Inhouse, Timing

2021 San Francisco Bay Area Legal Market Forecast: Strong!

  • On February 21, 2021
So far the 2021 economy is shaping up well. The global economy is predicted to grow 5.5% and the US 5.1%. The legal market is also looking good. Tech and life science companies (the backbone of the Bay Area economy) are doing well and driving up legal demand at firms and in-house here. Case in […]
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Move

Work From Home Policies after Shelter In Place

  • On February 14, 2021
As Americans are slowly getting vaccinated, companies have been rethinking remote vs in-person work. Pre-pandemic, most companies in the Bay Area expected employees in the office at least the majority of the week. Now I’ve noticed post-COVID policies falling into three camps: The most restrictive is employees are to be back in the office nearly […]
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Job Search, Networking

When Networking is NOT the Answer

  • On February 7, 2021
I know one piece of career advice you’ve heard is to network constantly. Here’s when it’s not a good idea: You don’t know what you want yet. It’s ok to brainstorm with close friends, but beyond that inner circle, give some thought to what you are asking first. People can give guidance and refer you […]
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Women & Minorities

In Honor of MLK

  • On January 17, 2021
Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Day! I remember as a 1L my professor played a recording of MLK’s “I have a dream” speech, and I was struck by its power and hope: “With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith we will […]
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