In the face of a challenging or unexpected question, professionals can experience anxiety and stress at work if they feel caught off guard. Given how critical communication is to success in the workplace, it pays to be able to think on your feet. Whether you’re...

Many of our clients seek advice on how to move in-house with the goal of one day becoming General Counsel. When embarking on that path, it is crucial to develop an expansive skill set that reaches well beyond subject matter expertise and basic client relationship...

We regularly work with clients who seek to re-enter the workforce after taking time away to attend to family responsibilities, or those who voluntarily or involuntarily take a break. It can be challenging to secure a new role with a gap on the resume, especially if...

With new technology continually coming on the scene, it can be difficult to weed through the abundant options to determine which ones are worthy of further exploration. Below is a list of four technologies we think deserve a closer look. Jobscan This app is useful to...

We all know that proper preparation prevents poor performance, but sometimes one simply does not execute as well as desired during an interview. Occasionally we become tongue-tied and ramble in answering an interviewer’s question, despite having diligently prepared...

Our clients sometimes learn that they did not receive an offer, despite eminent qualifications, because they have left the interviewer with an impression of only mild interest in the position. Achieving the right balance between gravitas and genuine interest and...

We previously blogged about power posing and Harvard Business School’s Professor, Amy Cuddy’s, insightful TED Talk on body language, “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are.” If you haven’t watched the video, take the opportunity to do so. Research shows that not only...

There is certainly no shortage of books to read on careers, which can sometimes make it challenging to know where to start – whether you are seeking to advance within your current profession, transition to something new, or you are trying to find your calling. That is...

Here are the top 10 best cities for young attorneys to live in, according to the National Jurist: 1. Washington, D.C. 2. Dallas 3. Boston 4. Seattle 5. Denver 6. Minneapolis 7. Atlanta 8. Salt Lake City 9. San Francisco 10. Houston Don’t despair, New York and Los...

Happy New Year! To new beginnings and exciting new roles if you happen to be in the job market. When seeking a new job, many focus primarily on the role, title, position and salary. While these are important factors, a company’s culture, its values, norms and...