Last week was filled with peak life experiences. When I envision my ideal life, it is filled with deeply rewarding work and meaningful connections. Last week I presented to summer associates in DC, Philly and NYC. I love new talent and am passionate about sharing the things that are vital for success in Big Law … Continued
Today is my 62nd birthday and I wanted to share with you what I’ve been working on relentlessly since my trip to Tuscany last year when celebrated my 61st birthday. Along with delivering over 60 trainings and placing dozens of professionals, I’ve been committed to dissolving my fear. I have come to believe that the … Continued
The war for the best talent in these uncertain times is challenging. This is the most unprecedented law student recruiting season I have seen in my 30+ years in legal recruiting. Here’s why this recruiting season is so different and difficult: There is NO more in-person on campus recruiting. Screening interviews will all be conducted … Continued
May is now the beginning of law student recruiting season for most law firms across the country. Traditional on-campus recruiting has all but disappeared, and most firms will have to sift through thousands of direct applications, screening hundreds of candidates to hire the right few. It’s like the “Wild West” search for talent. All the … Continued
This week marks 29 years since I launched Wisnik Career Enterprises, Inc. It’s been an amazing journey, and I am deeply grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had to work with 125 law firms and more than 10,000 Recruiting, Marketing/BD, HR, PD, Practice Management professionals and attorneys! I would like to share a few lessons … Continued
There’s a difference between discomfort and pain. I’m working on a keynote that I’m presenting next month entitled “Achieving Your Next Level of Success.” Reclaiming your inner power is one of the 5 steps I will be teaching attendees, and leaning into discomfort is a core concept. Pain signals to us that’s something is wrong. … Continued
I am back from Australia and deeply grateful for the experience! On the plane ride from LA to Sydney, I wrote down these intentions for our trip: To stimulate my mind creatively by all the newness To feel deep appreciation for my magnificent life To be surprised each day! The reason I set intentions for trips … Continued
I’ve run away and gone down under, to Australia. I’m not sure if the main reason I’m here is to escape the frigid winter, to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary, or because I chose to take my first ever 3-week vacation, just as our new president was being inaugurated. My time away and break from all media … Continued
Happy 2025 and best wishes for a very successful new year! If you are asking yourself, “Should I leave my current job for a new one this year?” There are two questions I would advise you to ask yourself to determine if this is the right time for you to change jobs: If you stay in … Continued
I like to take time out each December to reflect on the year that just passed. We are all good at keeping track of our to-do lists, but how good are we at keeping track of our achievements? As a prover who’s quick to focus on the next challenge once a goal has been achieved, … Continued