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You just received an offer for a new job – congratulations! Most of the hard work is behind you, but there is still one last thing that …

Have you ever wondered why are some law firms and companies are better at attracting, developing and retaining the best legal talent?   Over the course of …

You’ve recognized that it’s time to change jobs. You’ve clearly identified what it is that you’re looking for and have spoken to a legal recruiter who has …

January is a great time of year for lawyers to evaluate their career goals and check their progress to date. Firms are doing the same and are …

It’s Sunday afternoon. You’ve had a great weekend – maybe it was with good friends or family. Perhaps you got away for a short trip. Or maybe …

When making a career change, there are many things to consider. Lawyers have many different avenues they can explore throughout their legal career, such as transitioning in-house, …

Even when we’re content in our jobs, many professionals are thinking about what comes next and how we want our careers to unfold. I was recently headhunting …

Once an interview is over, most candidates either forget, don’t bother, or are intimidated to send a thank-you note to the interviewer(s). We do not realize how …

Part 2: Timing and Visas   In my last article, we discussed the professional benefits of an international legal career. There are many personal benefits as well, …

Lateral movement is a way of life for both lawyers and law firms. Lawyers can find themselves moving laterally at any point of their career and law …

You’ve fully prepared for an interview and have brought your A-game to the meeting, only to run into the last thing you anticipated: a difficult interviewer. Your …

  Sometimes, no matter what you do, something goes wrong on the day of an interview. Maybe you woke up with a splitting headache or you can’t …

Network has the word ‘work’ in it, so naturally you would associate networking with the actuals of work. There are times when you’ll find this withholds you …

I was recently at lunch with one of the leading specialist litigation partners in Canada.  While this partner continued to maintain a general litigation practice, she was …

We have observed respected managing partners and general counsels who not only have strong legal minds, but can also effectively command a courtroom or boardroom. For a …

Part 1: Why practise abroad?   When it comes to career progression, international experience can be a great selling point on a resume and put you a …

After an interview, the first question I usually ask candidates is: ‘How did it go?’ Ultimately, I want to hear that it went well, that you enjoyed …

What do you generally ask your employer in relation to pay? When I’m meeting with candidates, a question that I always ask is, “Do you have an …

  Below are some further thoughts about legal job searching on LinkedIn. Read Part 1- Using LinkedIn to Optimize Your Legal Job Search (Part 1) Q: I’m actively …

I recently sat on a recruiter’s panel talking with candidates here in Calgary. Some candidates were new to the job market and others had been searching for …

Reasons for seeking a new opportunity   There’s a vast number of reasons for seeking a new role: firm culture, lack of advancement opportunities, management style, firm …

One of the most common questions I get from our clients is “what’s the secret to a great hire in a hot market?” In a hypercompetitive market …

International Women’s Day 2019 campaign theme is #BalanceforBetter, which promotes gender balance in boardrooms, government, media coverage, wealth, and the list goes on.  Gender balance is not …

Do you remember the feeling you got in the pit of your stomach when it came time for your teacher to hand out report cards? It didn’t …

In part one of our two-part series, we discussed the importance of emotional culture. In part two, we explore methods to improve emotional culture in the workplace …

Culture is the invisible force that shapes your firm’s success and helps you retain star performers that give your organization a competitive edge in the market.   …

Looking for a new position can be a full-time job, from networking and researching job postings to writing resumes and cover letters to interviewing and following up …

There is a notion that law school does not prepare you for the actualities of legal practice. The disconnect is discovered once you are submerged in the …

At the end of each year, or the beginning of a new year, I always recommend that lawyers take stock of their careers and position themselves for …