Job Search, LinkedIn

How to Keep Your Job Search a Secret

  • On September 6, 2021
I read with amusement this recent piece on how to keep a job search a secret. Obviously don’t tell the office you are looking or post about it. Don’t use work devices/computers. Change your settings so you don’t broadcast changes on LinkedIn, and don’t turn on the “Open to Work” sign. (As a recruiter, I do […]
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Interview, Job Search, Networking, Recruiter

High Return Job Strategies

  • On June 6, 2021
Job searching is amorphous; you never know what will lead to your next job. But I like these job search strategies from career guru Jessica Hernandez which she describes as high return on investment.  You can apply them to your legal search, and I have added my own tips especially useful for the legal market. Target potential […]
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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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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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Job Search, Recruiter

How to Find Unpublicized Jobs

  • On December 19, 2020
Do companies ever hire people for jobs that aren’t posted? Definitely. It’s atypical, however, because hiring managers usually need to generate a req and follow HR procedures to fill a job, including posting it. But here are the situations when employers don’t advertise for roles: Someone is doing the job, but the manager is considering […]
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Career Management, Change, Job Search

5 Hiring Trends I’m Seeing

  • On June 14, 2020
Experts differ on the type of recovery expected (slow, fast, V shaped, U shaped, etc.), but who is hiring now is much clearer. Five trends I’m seeing: Giants like Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft are hiring now and will continue to hire. See my recent blog here. See also The New York Times’ The Economy Is Reeling. The Tech Giants Spy Opportunity.  As expected, […]
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Job Search, LinkedIn

Resources to Continue Learning During Pandemic

  • On June 7, 2020
Use any down time caused by COVID to sharpen skills, pick up new ones, or help someone else! Below are some good resources: Address legal issues arising from COVID through analyses by top firms and collected by Stanford Law. Learn how to get a job in this market: Follow Andrew Seaman #GetHired at LinkedIn or CareerSherpa.   Continue […]
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