December 12, 2017 | The Recorder
Should a Resume Be One Page?I frequently see resumes that attempt to squeeze too much information onto one page in order to conform to this “rule”—and it really isn't effective, or pretty. It's like trying to squeeze into pants two sizes too small. Technically you might be able to do it, but at the end of the day … it just won't look good.
By Julie Brush
3 minute read
December 07, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Get the Dirt From a Reference Check (Part 2: Pre-Call Prep)Speaking with a candidate's references provides an employer with a unique opportunity to gain more insight into the person they're about to hire. But many employers don't see it this way. Their referencing experience has given them a different opinion—based on unhelpful vanilla, cookie-cutter feedback and in some cases, no feedback at all.
By Julie Brush
7 minute read
December 05, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Bypass the BS and Get the Dirt From Candidate Reference Checks (Part 1)In an employer's ideal world, a candidate's references would provide a treasure trove of information … from the minutiae of their legal experience to the skeletons in their closet.
By Julie Brush
6 minute read
November 28, 2017 | The Recorder
Should I Include My GPA on My Resume?Employers who hire legal professionals do not expect a candidate's numerical GPA to be included on the resume. Nor do they assume that if the GPA is missing from the CV the grades are subpar or a candidate is engaging in funny business.
By Julie Brush
2 minute read
November 22, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Get Out of a Job RutBeing in a job for “a long time” is kind of like sitting in your favorite easy chair. It's comfortable. It's familiar. It's ... easy.…
By Julie Brush
8 minute read
November 20, 2017 | The Recorder
How Marketable Is a Junior Law Firm Partner With No Book of Business?I'm a junior litigation partner at a mid-sized law firm. I have great credentials and trial experience, but no portable book of business. Will I be able to “upgrade” to a big firm as a partner?
By Julie Brush
8 minute read
November 14, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Line Up the Best References Before a Job SearchProfessional references are an important part of the hiring process. And a positive endorsement can serve as the exclamation point at the end of a quality candidacy.
By Julie Brush
4 minute read
November 07, 2017 | The Recorder
Should You Ask for a Raise After an Interim Title Bump?If the new role you are assuming has greater responsibilities, then asking for an increase in salary is reasonable. But before you embark on your quest for more, I recommend that you prepare and craft your request wisely. Because without a persuasive … and humble pitch, you won't get very far.
By Julie Brush
7 minute read
October 30, 2017 | The Recorder
To Poach, or Not To Poach, That is the Question.I want to hire a superstar lawyer I managed at my last company, but I am worried that poaching her will burn bridges with my former employer. What should I do?
By Julie Brush
5 minute read
October 26, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Deal with a Micromanager and Come Out Way AheadBeing micromanaged … day in and day out … can be frustrating, infuriating and ultimately demoralizing. If too much time passes without a strategy to succeed in such a dynamic, your attitude/behavior will deteriorate—and compromise your professional reputation as well as your future career success.
By Julie Brush
14 minute read