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 …
In the last of our “Best of 2018” blog post series, we’ve compiled our top posts focused on helping you navigate your legal career. Written by our …
Succession planning isn’t a simple process, but it is one that is crucial to ensure the future of your law firm’s organizational success. As a legal recruitment …
Help set your law firm or legal department up for hiring success in 2019 by digging into our best legal talent management posts, including the most common …
When we think of our own wellbeing, we often think of physical wellness. However, we also need to consider social and relational aspects in order to get …
What were the biggest trends in the Canadian legal recruitment industry for 2018? If you’ve followed our blog over the last year, it will come as no …
From interview tips to compensation predictions, and everything in between, our team has written a lot of blog posts over the last twelve months. As we approach …
We spend a lot of time at work. In fact, the average full-time lawyer works about 50 hours per week (according to Clio’s 2018 Legal Trends Report). …
In 2018, we saw technology and globalization continue to drive the world’s economy forward, Apple and Amazon raced to the $1 trillion market cap (Apple won), and …
There are many reasons why someone may decide to take a break from their legal career. But no matter the reason, knowing how to address these empty …
“I am very impressed with the quality of candidates you found on such short notice” is a compliment we often receive from our clients. Before a search …
As a legal recruitment consultant, who works remotely, the conversation of work-life balance is one that often comes up when speaking with candidates. Millennials now make up …
There are many factors one should consider when choosing a legal career path after law school. Here are our top tips for navigating the legal landscape as …
Earlier this month, I attended the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) national conference, hosted in New York at the new offices of White & Case …
“So, tell me more about yourself…” On the face of it, answering this interview question seems easy enough. After all, you just have to talk about your …
Imagine this scenario: you are tasked with hiring an in-house lawyer for your organization. After a few interviews, you find a promising candidate with the right knowledge …
As a lawyer, you are required to network and gain business development skills to help build your successful career. Below is a checklist to help you build …
You did it! You managed to impress the law firm you interview with and you’ve been asked to come back for a second interview. You might be …
Hiring can be an exhaustive process and hiring managers are not immune to making mistakes during the legal recruitment process. Regardless of background and experience, we are …
