Having seen thousands of resumes over the years, we are experts in crafting marketing materials that stand out. Your resume is the most important branding pieces in your job search and should be instantly reflective of your competitive edge and advantages. While the...

More often than not, job applicants find writing cover letters to be time consuming and question whether they are necessary. Do hiring managers actually read them? Too many end up un-read and thrown into the round file. We recommend submitting a cover letter, except...

Generally speaking, attorneys are extremely busy at work. Occasionally, a deal ceases to move forward or a case settles or is stayed. How do you make the most of these periods to advance your practice? Being proactive: (i) reaching out to partners seeking work in...

We often advise our clients that interviewing may, on many levels, be likened to dating; and, to be extremely forward-looking and likable. We coach attorneys on how best to approach an interview with this mindset to help them stand out. The article found at the link...

We are often asked for guidance on how to choose a writing sample for a potential employer, such as a law firm, government agency, advocacy group, etc. These potential employers are looking to evaluate your legal writing skills so it is critical to choose a...

This is our second of two posts addressing communications. All too often junior associates undermine their reputation through timid or unclear voicemail messages, or by delivering poorly thought out answers to a question. Given that the goal is to make an immediate,...

In order to solidify their place within their firms, young attorneys need to focus on building positive reputations early on. Communication can form the cornerstone of that reputation so it is important to approach both written and verbal communication carefully. This...

As part of our ongoing transition coaching, we help prepare clients for in-house interviews. In recent weeks, several clients reported that one of the questions we prep them for came up repeatedly, and we were happy to report that they answered with conviction and...

Unexpectedly wonderful things can happen if you just say “yes”. At this juncture in your career, it’s possible that you might not always recognize the opportunities in front of you so we recommend that you form the habit of saying yes! In doing so you remain...

According to an article recently published in Inc. (see link below), Millennials value having a variety of professional development opportunities at work. According to author, J.T. O’Donnell, since this particular generation has been coached their entire lives, they...