I recently attended the LMA Northeast Conference in Philadelphia, and the session on the Evolution of Law Firm Competitive Intelligence really resonated with me! Not only were the speakers outstanding, but the content reinforced a trend we are seeing where law firms are suddenly very interested in adding Business Intelligence talent to their teams. Although … Continued
Many of you are getting ready for your annual review. I highly recommend taking some time now to identify all that you have contributed this past year and either preparing a pre-review memo or having key points outlined so you can discuss them during your review. The reason this is so valuable is because it will … Continued
Everyone is talking about NYC’s new salary law! Starting on October 31, prospective employers and recruiters in NYC will no longer be able to ask you about your salary history. The law is an attempt to bridge the pay gap between men and women who perform the same jobs by preventing pay disparities from accumulating … Continued
I just spent a week in Amsterdam at a Tony Robbins’ advanced Business Mastery program with 1,400 business professionals from 30 countries. I wanted to share my top lessons with you and hope that they are of value. To build successful business relationships and loyal clients, you need to add massive value, and do more … Continued
This June and July, I will be traveling the country to conduct interview trainings at law firms before the on-campus recruiting season begins. I have done this for more than 66 law firms over the last 21 years. I truly believe it’s one of the most valuable trainings we offer law firms. The reason I … Continued
2017 has started off with a bang, bringing more new jobs than I have ever seen in my 21 years! You may be getting calls from multiple recruiters regarding new jobs and asking yourself, “Should I leave my current job for a new one?” We are committed to helping candidates make the right decisions at … Continued
We have made a lot of placements since January and have many candidates transitioning into new jobs. As I speak to these candidates over celebratory lunches, I hear about how challenging their transitions are, no matter how senior they are. I hear comments such as, “I feel like I am starting all over again” and … Continued
1- Do invest in a well crafted job description. Candidates want to know what the responsibilities will be in your role and what your expectations are in terms of background. The clearer and better defined the description is, the more attractive it will be to the right candidates. 2- Do follow up with candidates once … Continued
My heart is breaking for the immigrants and refugees who have the values and work ethic this country is built from but will no longer have the chance to live here. Some of you may know that I came here at age 5 from communist Poland. My family entered the U.S. under political refugee status. … Continued
I have spent the first few weeks of the year meeting with many clients who hired our candidates in 2016 to thank them for their trust in us and to learn how we can serve them better. As I sit and listen and learn, there have been a few themes that have really struck me … Continued