January has been an incredible month! We received 10 new jobs in recruiting, BD/marketing, and professional development. I am very hopeful this is an indicator that law firm leadership is getting ready for a busy year! On one of our recent industry surveys we asked, “What would be a compelling reason that would lead you … Continued
2013 was a very good year. For a fourth year in a row, WCE’s revenues have increased. This gives me hope that the economy has finally stabilized and that firms are ready and willing to add talent. We moved into our new office condo—which means we will never have a landlord again and actually own a … Continued
2013 was a very good year business-wise for Wisnik and I am very grateful! Looking back at the 129 jobs we worked on this year, there are definitely some trends that have emerged in the marketplace over the past three years. The good news is that law firms are hiring again; as many of you remember, … Continued
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I think it’s the “immigrant kid” in me, who still remembers coming home, months after we arrived in the U.S., and explaining to my Mother that all Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and we had to buy a turkey. They didn’t have turkeys in Poland, so I drew her a … Continued
Over the past few months, we have witnessed a number of candidates who were close to receiving an offer and lost the opportunity because of their thank you notes and/or references. Some of this may be common sense, but here are some Dos and Don’ts you should consider when actively engaged in a job search: DO … Continued
We surveyed CMOs and Marketing/BD Directors asking them, “What do your team members do that drives you crazy?” The story behind this exercise is a personal one. Over the past 20 years, Wisnik Career Enterprises has had more than two dozen interns. Some work for a semester, while some have stayed on as permanent employees … Continued
There is something I think all of the best team members do, and I’d like to share it with you. From my experience, the best team members have situational and audience awareness. I first heard the term “situational awareness” earlier this year, when I was working with one of the largest commercial real estate companies … Continued
We all have a unique style of working but we often assume that those who work for us can read our minds and know what we need from them. This is not a shortfall on our part, but a fact of human nature. A few years ago, I realized that when new employees start at … Continued
I recently read Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In, and really liked it. It has been fascinating to hear all the controversy about Sheryl and her writing. What I have found most puzzling is that most of the people who have told me they don’t like the book have not read it. What I heard in … Continued
2013 definitely feels like a very busy year. When I speak to Directors of Recruiting, CMOs and heads of PD across the country, I constantly hear, “our departments have so much on our plates, where are we supposed to find the time to get it all done?” There are no easy answers to finding time … Continued