4 Easy Things Senior Lawyers Should Do to Land Their Next Job

On April 9, 2017

Very experienced attorneys face the problem that senior jobs are in short supply. What should they do to land their next in-house job? Here are 4 easy things: Highlight hot skills, especially ones that are hard to to find or cutting edge and still developing, e.g., privacy, open source, fintech, etc. Show continued learning. List […]

Career Management, Client, Interview, Job Search

4 Tips from Uber GC Sally Yoo

On March 19, 2017

I’ve heard time and again how lawyers can help their career by researching and emulating successful lawyers without a formal mentorship. In that vein, I encourage you to listen to the podcast interview of Sally Yoo, GC of Uber, as she shares her insights on how she got to where she is. Here are 4 […]

Career Management, Inhouse, Job Search

5 Ways to Position Yourself to Rise In-House

On March 5, 2017

Because senior in-house roles are so scarce, you need to give your career serious thought to climb the ranks. Here are 5 ways to position yourself: Target industries/companies needing your skill set. Cultivate relationships so you learn when jobs open up because many senior ones are not posted. Fill any holes in your resume required […]

Career Management, Job Search

What to Do If You Didn’t Go to a Top School (& Even If You Did!)

On February 12, 2017

Often employers want to see top schools on resumes, especially in law. If you didn’t go to a Harvard or Stanford, how do you get ahead? I liked the post by the VC/former Google exec Tejas Maniar on how to overcome the pedigree effect in Silicon Valley. His top points: When looking for a job, reach out directly […]

Compensation, Job Search, Offer, Process

How to Manage Multiple Offers

On February 5, 2017

I’ve noticed star lawyers who interview in parallel can receive multiple offers. Savvy lawyers manage the process so they get all the offers on the table before having to decide. To slow down the process, ask complex questions, ideally ones that would take some research, e.g., about outstanding equity, how the formula works, or about […]

Job Search

4 Ways to Get Considered When You Don’t Meet All Requirements

On January 22, 2017

Can you land a job when you don’t meet all the stated requirements? Yes! Here’s how: Determine which requirements are nice to have versus absolutes. The hiring manager does not always have the time and energy to craft a perfect job description, so know that it is not the gospel. To learn which parts of […]

Career Management, Job Search

How to Ring in 2017: 5 Easy Things to Do!

On January 1, 2017

Happy new year! 5 easy things to do now for your career: Update your LinkedIn account. Does it have a good photo? Did you include your latest awards, publications, talks, or achievements? You want prospective employers and clients to find you for the right reasons. Understand what the job market is doing right now. To get a snapshot, […]

Career Management, Job Search

Keep a Positive Outlook Even in Uncertain Economic Times

On December 18, 2016

The job market these past few months have been unusually quiet due to global and domestic uncertainty. Hopefully the market will pick up in the start of the year. For those attorneys who have been unable to land the job they want, a few things to consider: Try to learn from your mistakes if you […]

Job Search

Best Online Resources for Legal Job Search

On July 10, 2016

Because summer is slow in the job search cycle, spend the time to research potential employers. Below are some great links to (often free!) information. Job search engines. My top 2 picks are Indeed.com and LinkedIn. If you have time, it’s probably worth checking out GoInHouse and ACC’s career page. Look at GlassDoor for reviews too. Public company research. Look at the company’s quarterly […]

Job Search

Search Strategy of Successful Silicon Valley Technologist

On June 26, 2016

I like the system Haseeb Qureshi, an English major and former professional poker player, crafted to get offers from Google, Uber, Yelp, and Airbnb (where he ultimately joined). He understands what tech/Bay Area networking is all about. Some key points from his post on job hunting: Know it’s a numbers game. This analysis is spot on: you need […]

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