1. Wait! Think before you blast your resume out to job boards 2. One great question to ask at an interview. 3. Take a Break! 10 Minute Vision Meditation    1. Job Search Hint #2: Job Search Assets The first question I ask candidates seeking a new position is why they want to leave their job. If you have not done so, please write down the three reasons you like your current job and the three most significant reasons you want to leave your job (Not Money!). These answers will provide you with a nice roadmap to review when comparing potential employers. Today we will take the next step ..read more

Now that you have succinctly listed the key qualities you want with your next firm - what is the next step? Many attorneys quickly will hop on legal job posting sites and apply to as many positions as possible hoping that something sticks. Others might call a search firm and allow them to blast your resume to as many law firms as possible hoping something sticks. I suggest there is a much better way to manage your search. First, take a step back and review the top three to five reasons you want to leave your employer. Now examine all the jobs you plan to apply to. Do each of these jobs check w ..read more

You have reached the point where it is time to change your legal job. Is it best to apply directly to employers or use a recruiter to handle your job search? This article will explain three major benefits a top legal search firm can offer in your job search. The first major benefit of using a top-notch legal recruiter is they will help you maintain focus on your professional goals. When a candidate contacts my legal search firm I ask them why they want to leave their current employer and what they hope to gain professionally moving forward in their next position. This might seem straightf ..read more

The first question I ask attorneys and patent agents seeking a new position is: "Why do you want to leave your job?" So, why do you want to leave your job? Write down (or type) the three most significant reasons why you want to leave your job right now. Oh - and you cannot answer "more money". Next, write down three things you like about your current job. If you are definitely ready to leave I will be back later this week with your next exercise. Thanks, Mark ..read more

Now that you have a list of (1) why you want to leave your firm or company and (2) what you like about your current firm, it is time to move to the next step. Take 15 minutes to write (or type) out a paragraph on what your ideal future employer looks like making sure to include all the items above. You can shoot for the Moon but I think it is better to have a fair and reasonable sense of reality. Really focus on what is driving you to leave. Here are just some reasons I have discussed with candidates over the last 15 years: Focus on the practice area you thought you were hired to assist More h ..read more

The employment reality you find yourself in right now is seismically different than what you could imagine when the COVID-19 Coronavirus was first reported. Most humans do not like change in the way they go about their day but with time we will adapt to the new way of life and succeed. Once COVID-19 passes, however long that will take, the manner in which we work and where we geographically work will not return to the way it was in early 2020. I will do my best to predict the top three employment related trends so you are prepared for the near future. 1. Work At Home Option For most ..read more

Many of you have worked with legal recruiters at some point in your career, but have you maximized this benefit? This article will provide you with the means to assist your recruiter which will directly benefit your lateral search. There are three key ways to maximize the time spent using a recruiter: Provide your recruiter with a list of employers you have applied to within the last 12 months Keep your recruiter posted on the status of your search Respond to recruiter emails within a reasonable time-frame Provide your recruiter with a list of employers you have applied to within the l ..read more

We all have been there. You know it is time to leave your job but it seems very challenging to actually do it. This will be the first of a series of articles that I hope will provide you with the steps needed to move in a forward direction. First, let's look backwards in time. Why did I even pick this job? Don't be too hard on yourself. Most likely you selected your position for a number of good reasons at the time you chose your position. Take pen to paper and write out at least 5 main reasons you selected this position at the time you accepted their offer. Looking back, you will notice ..read more

In my previous post I discussed a few general thoughts to consider before searching for a new job. In this post I am asking you to pause before you explore new positions and determine if there is any manner to “fix” the issues you have at your current position. The first step is to write down the main reasons you are unhappy at your current job. This may include the following: The work you are performing is not what was advertised Lack of professional growth Limited mentorship Lack of business development support as promised Group of attorneys left Workload diminished Main client ..read more