Move

4 Tips to Working at a Satellite Office

  • On July 10, 2017
Working in a satellite office is never easy. Here are 4 things to keep in mind, according to a senior manager at a leading company who did it for many years: Know that visibility is always going to be an issue. If you work away from headquarters, you obviously will not be seen as often, […]
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Process, Recruiter

3 Things that Can Go Wrong If You Apply Directly to an Employer

  • On July 3, 2017
The post Potential Dangers of Applying Direct (and Bypassing Recruiters) lays out 3 problems that can arise if you apply directly to a company and not through an experienced recruiter working on the search. In summary: Losing the personal introduction. Employers are flooded with applications. If they are using a recruiter, it means they vetted […]
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Departure, Timing

Should I Stay or Should I Go? 4 Factors to Consider.

  • On June 19, 2017
Summer is the perfect time to think about your career during the lull in recruiting. When deciding whether to stay or go, 4 factors to consider: Prioritize what you need. Is it compensation, stability, flexibility, a broader (or deeper) skill set, or dynamic culture? And what is your risk tolerance? You cannot have it all, […]
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Interview

3 Good Questions to Ask the Interviewer

  • On June 4, 2017
As interview season is winding down, here is your last chance to ask these good questions in an interview (as compiled by Fast Company): What do you like most about working here? This question keeps the focus positive, lets the  interviewer talk more about him or herself, and gives you more info about the company. How […]
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Client, Networking

Why Small Talk is Important & 4 Easy Ways to Do It!

  • On June 4, 2017
The words “small talk” and “networking” often strike fear in the hearts of lawyers, who are used to diving straight into substance. But lawyers first need to build trust and be approachable before they can advise clients effectively, so think of small talk and networking as the gateway to real discussions. Below are some tips […]
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Career Management

3 Career Tips from Lisa Su, CEO of AMD

  • On May 22, 2017
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, recently spoke to the New York Times about achieving career success. Three key take-aways: Make your own luck. To advance your career, you need to be smart, capable, AND lucky. She says that “you can make your luck.” How? “[D]o a great job on something that’s really, really hard. […]
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Interview

Interview Prep Using Strategy Cited in 15 Minute Study Hack!

  • On May 14, 2017
As spring interview season is winding down, make each interview count! How? Prepare effectively for the interview with the same simple strategy used by students in a Stanford study who improved test grades by a third. Think about how you want to perform and what you need to get you there. Researchers noted, “All too often, students […]
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Interview

5 Ways to Tell If You are Messing up Interviews

  • On May 7, 2017
If you get an interview, you have a shot at the job! But how can you tell if you are doing something wrong in interviews? Here are 5 signs: If you interview with 3 or more different employers, and none proceeds to the offer stage. You offer enough to get called in, so it’s likely you […]
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