As we wind down 2015, we want to wish all our clients, colleagues and friends a wonderful and joyous holiday season. It’s also that time of year where we make our New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps this is the year to read some inspiring books to start 2016 off right?...
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Jump Start Your Job Search Over the Holidays
If you are thinking about starting a job search in 2016, or want to breathe some new life into your current search, the holiday season can be a great time to regroup, reach out and get ready for a fresh start in the New Year. It is an ideal time to reconnect with your...
Convincing an Employer That You Are Willing to Accept a Position that Pays Less than your Current (or most recent) Salary
There are many reasons why a job seeker might be willing to accept a position at a lesser compensation level. One obvious reason: a lower salary is preferable to unemployment, especially so if you are currently out of a job, suspect your job may be in jeopardy, or...
5 (Actually, 6) Things You Need to Do to Get Your LinkedIn Profile Ready for Prime Time
First, Stop! First, before you do anything to your profile, stop. Hover over the tiny picture of yourself in the top right of the screen. From the dropdown menu, choose Privacy & Settings, then Privacy Controls, and then Turn On/Off your activity broadcasts. Once...
5 Chrome Extensions To Take Your Job Search To The Next Level
If you’re in the middle or just starting out on a job search, check out these five Chrome extensions to take your search to the next level. 1. Discoverly Discoverly will tell you if you have mutual Facebook friends with your LinkedIn contacts and will show you your...
5 Simple Things You Can Do to Make Sure You Get an Interview
In drafting a cover letter, one of the first decisions to make is how to address your letter. Should you address your letter to “Dear Sir or Madam” or “To whom it may concern”? Rather than relying on one of these generic salutations, we recommend that you do your...
60 Alternative Career Paths
We occasionally encounter lawyers who are no longer interested in traditional practice and instead wish to explore alternative careers. The info graphic in the link below lists 60 alternative professional paths to consider. //bit.ly/1jMqsvm
Tips for Women in Negotiating Salary
Often, one finds it difficult to negotiate, especially with respect to salary. The article below addresses from an interesting viewpoint what women can do to be more comfortable with and better at the process in salary negotiation. goop.com/how-to-negotiate/
Relax, Employers May be Less Concerned Than You Think About Your Current Employment Status
Terrified of having a gap in employment on your resume? Maybe you don’t need to be. A recent study shows that only 8% of employers today believe that current employment is the most important factor in hiring decisions. In his article, Matthew Kosinski points out that...
Putting Yourself on the Path to Promotion
Here are 7 simple approaches to ensure that you are performing at the highest levels at your job: 1. Be in learning mode. Know the latest developments and challenges that both your internal (the partners) and external clients are facing. To read the full story, see 2....

