Attorneys reach out to legal recruiters for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common are: they don’t like the people they work with, they want more money, a better quality of life or to work for only one client.

While all of these are valid reasons for seeking a change in the short term, the career planning advice that we most often give to young attorneys is straightforward: Set a career goal that fits your personality, needs and desires, and base your career choices on how much each one helps you to get closer to the goal. Or, put more simply, keep your eyes on the prize.