Compensation, Departure

Genius Way to Ask for a Raise

  • On February 10, 2019
I love this clip from Barbara Corcoran on how to successfully ask for a raise. It’s short, but I will save you from watching it (though I recommend it) by summarizing its top take-aways here: Think like a man. Women generally do not ask for raises, but men do it all the time. If women […]
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Interview, Presentation

3 Common Interview Fails

  • On February 2, 2019
For those who land the interview but not the job, this Forbes article is helpful. It identifies some common ways to fail: Rambling. This one is a main culprit for lawyers. Get to the point and be interesting! Line up examples to show you understand the employer’s needs and you have the track record to […]
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Interview

You Made It Past the First Round! Now What?

  • On January 27, 2019
We are in the thick of interviewing season right now — employers get head count in the beginning of the year, start interviews by mid January, and are currently sorting through their top candidates. If you made it past the first round, congratulations! Now what? I like this recent Forbes article addressing top problems specific […]
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Interview

#1 Way to Set Yourself Apart in Interview

  • On January 18, 2019
I agree with this Amazon HR exec who said the best way to set yourself apart from other interviewees is to do your homework: “It’s immediately obvious when a candidate hasn’t taken the time to truly learn about the company, and that candidates who are looking to stand out should go a step further.” Learn […]
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Career Management, Career Tips, Change

Get Ahead of a Recession!

  • On December 19, 2018
The American Lawyer recently reported that demand for legal services in 2018 set records, but that a “reckoning” may await us. Indeed, a majority of economists polled by the Wall Street Journal foresee a recession by 2020, and CFOs polled by Duke’s business school believe it’ll come even sooner. We lawyers are trained to mitigate […]
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