As I head to Chicago to present a Lateral Partner Interview Training program to a major client’s Firm leadership and then continue straight to Dallas to train Partners at a commercial real estate company on how to launch an on-campus interview initiative, I have to acknowledge that there are critical performance traits that are very … Continued
2013 has started off with a burst of new jobs! We have received more new positions in the first two weeks of the new year than at any point since 2008! My sense is that now that we know who our President will be and that the “fiscal cliff” has been addressed, the uncertainty that … Continued
2012 was a good year. For a third year in a row, WCE’s revenues have increased. This steady growth gives me hope that the economy will continue to improve in the coming years. I am proud of the initiatives we launched in 2012 and am very excited about the new year! Every new year’s weekend, since 1989, … Continued
We just released the findings for our 7th New York City Recruitment Association (NYCRA) survey and our 1st law firm Marketing/BD junior and mid-level salary survey. Both sets of survey results are available on our website: NYCRA Survey, BD/Marketing Survey. Over the past 16+ years, we have conducted over 30 industry surveys and I am … Continued
Hurricane Sandy put things into perspective for me. We lost power for 4 days at home and 4 trees came down on our property. Thankfully, all missed our cars and house. This past summer we bought a house a block and half from the beach on the Jersey shore. It was a life- long dream … Continued
We wanted to share the current findings from the Wisnik Legal Recruiting Industry Snapshot Survey with you. The results are based on a September 2012 survey sent to Recruiting Chiefs, Directors, and Managers at top law firms throughout the country. The results that follow were generated from 60 respondents. To view the full survey results, please … Continued
September makes me think of school and even though it has been over 20 years since I completed my MBA, I still want to learn. You don’t have to be enrolled in a formal academic degree program to learn. Here are a few ideas for increasing your knowledge and skills this fall: Register for a … Continued
Entering the job market as a new graduate is both an exciting and stressful time. Focus on these four factors for a smooth transition into the job market: 1) Resumes are always challenging. Let the resume be an outline of your professional experience, educational background, and volunteer/university involvement. Be sure you are capable of speaking … Continued
Congratulations on the new job! Now, how do you leave your current one? Over the past 20 years, I have watched hundreds of professionals resign from their jobs. There are definitely some Do’s and Don’ts that reflect on your long-term reputation. When it is time for you to move on, consider these: Do’s 1) Leave on a … Continued
Whether you have years of experience under your belt or are brand new to law firms, transitioning into a new work environment can be challenging. Every law firm has its own unique culture. Here are some tips to help ensure a smooth transition: 1) Measure the formality of your environment. Take the first 30 days to really … Continued