What is the #1 Trait the Top Tech Founder Hires on?

On July 1, 2018

Jeff Bezos’s main criterion for promoting and hiring is not passion or IQ. It’s being right most of the time. Effective lawyers must have this ability. Indeed, our job is to predict likely outcomes and mitigate the downside. If we are any good, we are right most of the time and should have clear metrics of […]

Uncategorized

What Areas Are Hot for Lawyers (Summer 2018)?

On June 24, 2018

Usually recruiting grinds to a halt in the summer when people are more focused on their vacations than interviewing or recruiting. This summer, however, I am amazed by the number of active legal searches. What’s hot? I am seeing a lot of activity in these areas: Fintech, payments, and blockchain. Employers from startups to Fortune […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Presentation

5 Tips from Legal Execs at Stanford Conference!

On June 15, 2018

Stanford just held its 15th annual E-Commerce Best Practice Conference, where in-house leaders (from Microsoft, Sophos, Pinterest and Alation) gave their top tips on how to be a successful lawyer. The Recorder reported on the panel here, but here’s a quick summary: Know the business, which gives you credibility with clients ranging from engineers to product […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Women & Minorities

5 Top Tips from ACC’s GC Readiness Event

On June 8, 2018

I was honored to be part of the GC Readiness Event hosted by ACC and Baker & McKenzie last week in Palo Alto. If you weren’t able to make the event (attendance was capped at 100!), here are the top take-aways: Develop your executive presence. The onus is on you to know your client’s business and build […]

Interview

4 Ways to Brag About Yourself in an Interview Without Annoying People

On June 2, 2018

When interviewing, you have to simultaneously highlight your achievements and still be likeable. How do you walk this tightrope? Try these 4 things: Talk about an interesting win for a client! Stick to the facts, and you won’t sound like you are bragging (e.g., you came into X disaster, saw Y was the case, implemented […]

Career Management, Career Tips

5 Things Smart Lawyers Always Do for Their Career.

On May 29, 2018

Lawyers are often so goal-oriented they focus on achieving results for their clients but not for themselves. Here are 5 things smart lawyers should always do for themselves: Have a current resume handy. Even if you love your job, you never know when an even more amazing employer wants to talk. I’ve seen good candidates […]

Compensation, Interview, Networking

Should You Interview Even if You Think Comp Will Be Too Low?

On May 18, 2018

Attorneys always tell me they don’t want to “waste anyone’s time”, but it may be worthwhile to talk to a prospective employer even if you suspect compensation is less than ideal in these situations: The company is interesting. If you’ve heard good things about the management or it’s in a hot field, then it’s definitely […]

Career Management, Departure

US “Quits Rate” at Record High! Should You Join Quits Bandwagon?

On May 11, 2018

The US is experiencing a record number of job openings now, and the “quits rate” (the number of people quitting divided by the number of people working) is at a decade high. If you are considering leaving your job but are waiting to see if more jobs emerge that are a better fit, that’s a bad […]

Presentation, Resume

Does Your Resume Tell the Right Story?

On May 4, 2018

To get a job, you need to sell yourself, and your story is crucial to getting hired. The CEO of Korn Ferry urges you to think about your resume as a story about your experience, and this story should show clear progression (ideally leading up to the job you are applying for!). When hiring managers […]

Career Management, Interview, Presentation, Recruiter, Resume

4 Common Gaps in Your Resume & How to Explain Them!

On April 27, 2018

I like The Muse’s helpful guide on how to explain gaps in your resume to a recruiter or employer. You know you will be asked, so think ahead about what you say and how to say it. As lawyers, you know framing is essential. Below are 4 common gaps and what you should say: Job […]

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