Have you ever struggled with how to handle a difficult situation and done nothing? I know I have and it always haunts me afterwards. At Wisnik, we frequently see both candidates and firms “do nothing” in the midst of the hiring process. As an example, last month a candidate stopped responding to calls and emails … Continued
Each week we send at least 5 candidates out on interviews to law firms for a variety of positions including: BD manager, Legal Personnel Coordinator, Recruitment Assistant, Knowledge Manager, etc. Regardless of the level or specific role, we see candidates make mistakes on their interviews that cost them the offer. I want to share with you the most common mistakes interviewees make.
Having attended the LMA Annual Conference and the WALRAA Educational Conference, I have had many “Learning Moments” recently! Here are just a handful of the most poignant things I learned from our marketing and recruiting colleagues this month. Marketing Learning Moments What we can learn from accounting and consulting firms: Get more comfortable asking for … Continued
March marks16 years since I launched Wisnik Career Enterprises. It has been a wonderful journey, filled with tons of learning. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and share with you some key things I have learned over the past 16 years. Relationships are key. Stay close to your clients and … Continued
“Career Management” is a key topic in the legal industry. However, professionals are often unsure how to manage their own upward momentum without losing sight of their firm’s goals. How do you “do right” by your Firm while still doing right by yourself? The answer is to make sure you identify the right skills to develop. If you take a proactive approach towards identifying and developing the core competencies and skills that your firm most values, you’ll be adding value to your firm, better serving your clients, and adding to your career portfolio…
Welcome to our newest resource: Wisnik’s Wisdom! WCE will be using this part of our website to share industry news and insights such as business trends, important survey results, or what the top minds in the trade are thinking about. From time to time, we will also post questions and polls, so check back often to see the latest content.
Continue reading HERE for Eva’s 2011 Industry Recap and Predictions for 2012!…