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
Having placed hundreds of marketing, recruiting, professional development and other administrative candidates into firms for the past 20 years, I am fascinated by why some professionals do just ok, while others rise to the top of their field fast and get paid significantly more. I have asked a number of CMOs and Directors what they … Continued
Every week we get contacted by candidates who want to explore new opportunities. Some are definitely ready to make the move and some are having a bad day at work. We are committed to helping the ones that are ready to make the move, find the right next job. What can you do to determine whether … Continued
Have you ever left an interview and thought, “I could have done a better job; I wish I had said X or spoken about the event I worked on that evidenced my strong project management skills.” We hear this kind of reaction fairly often from candidates. The good news is you still have an opportunity to … Continued
What have you done to make others look good this year? I am talking about sincere respect and gratitude, not superfluous flattery. Here are some ways to express praise and let others know how meaningful their hard work, client service and expertise is to you. 1 – Write a LinkedIn recommendation for someone you have worked … Continued
I have given the Myers Briggs Type Indicator to over 7,000 law firm professionals since 1991 and have found it to be an extremely valuable assessment tool. If you have ever responded to a colleague’s actions by asking yourself “what were they thinking when…”, or “why did they respond to the situation that way, when … Continued
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