Today is August 1st and on-campus recruiting is in full swing. For my law firm recruiting colleagues who have now entered their busiest seasons, and for anyone who feels like there is more work than hours in the day, I have a few suggestions on How to Take Care of You during peak work times. … Continued
Having placed close to 900 candidates and conducted interview trainings for 68 law firms, I spend a lot of time thinking about what traits make someone a great addition to a team. What I have determined is that someone’s ability to get stuff done outweighs smarts and resume accolades. My frequent conversations with Directors and CMOs confirm … Continued
The job market in law firms for recent grads is on fire right now! For the first time in years, firms are actively seeking to hire recent grads. A lot of young professionals have never considered a career in legal recruiting or marketing, but law firms are a great place for intelligent and hardworking young … Continued
The job market for candidates is hot! You are likely being contacted by multiple recruiters and even directly by firms for available opportunities. A “candidate’s market” is great, but may also feel overwhelming. How do you decide which job is right for you? Having gone through this decision making process with nine different candidates who … Continued
Earlier this month, I spent three days in Laguna Beach at a seminar with relationship guru Alison Armstrong. Alison is known for her work in romantic relationships, but much of what she teaches applies to professional relationships as well. Alison has this way of making the complex simple, and saying things that make so much … Continued
The market is very good for new grads right now! For the first time in years, we have a few entry-level full-time roles. Since the recession, most of the entry-level openings in marketing and recruiting were temp positions. I am happy to report that we are now seeing law firm recruiting and marketing positions that are … Continued
We are experiencing a massive talent shortage in law firm recruiting and marketing, especially at the junior and mid-levels. Since January we have received more than 50 new roles, and finding the right talent is truly challenging! Why is this is happening? Although firms are actively hiring and creating new positions now, many did not hire … Continued
One night when I couldn’t fall asleep, instead of counting sheep I counted all the hours I spent in Tony Robbins programs last year. I was shocked to find it was 260! I traveled to Amsterdam, New Zealand, Hawaii and Florida and devoted a total of six weeks of my life to learning from Tony. … Continued
March symbolizes great beginnings for me. In March of 1969, I arrived in the US with my parents and younger brother. We were amongst the last Jews to leave Poland when approximately 13,000 Jews were strongly encouraged by the ruling Communist Party to give up their citizenship and exit the country. Twenty-two years ago this month, … Continued
How is it possible that two months of 2018 have already gone by? If you have not yet had a chance to work on those important projects you identified in early January, these tips from our Time & Project Management training program are for you! 1. Start your day with an action plan: Before you leave … Continued