October has been busy! I’ve had the best time presenting How to Thrive as a New Associate trainings for Chapman and Cutler, Sterne Kessler, Ford Harrison and Pryor Cashman. Helping talented recent law grads transition from high-achieving students to client-focused, proactive attorneys is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. As these newly minted lawyers … Continued
Last week, I attended my first NALSC conference in Denver. It was a rewarding experience, and I was honored to be invited to present on Best Practices for Interviewing & Acquiring Lateral Talent. As a “newbie” to this conference, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I felt incredibly welcomed by the community of legal search … Continued
In the past week, I conducted three very rewarding trainings, two for new associates just starting their full-time roles and another for senior associates who have been practicing for 6+ years. In both trainings, a central pillar was how to build trusted relationships with internal and external clients. Having studied successful (and fulfilled) attorneys’ careers … Continued
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of The Success Journey, a new LinkedIn webinar series where I’ll interview industry leaders to uncover how they achieved a high level of success. Since founding Wisnik Career Enterprises in 1996, my mission has been to help legal professionals build successful and fulfilling careers. The inspiration for this webinar is … Continued
I had a long conversation with a colleague who’s been in Big Law for many years. He fears all jobs will disappear and self-driving food trucks will come daily to feed us. I see AI as a tool that will help us focus on the work we were made for, which includes: Creative problem solving … Continued
By Jake Wisnik (Feel free to forward this to any new grad who might find it helpful) In an uncertain economy, it can feel daunting to be a newly minted college graduate searching for job prospects. But even in a tough market, one of the most valuable tools you have is access to conversations with … Continued
June has been a deeply rewarding month with trainings for law firms in DC, Miami, Philly and Chicago. The most rewarding part of my work is seeing candidates I placed at the beginning of their careers become industry leaders. I was invited by Danielle Turchi Shannon, SHRM-CP to Miami to present to her firm-wide summer … Continued
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
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