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...
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Junior Associate Corner: Be Open-Minded
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...
What do Millennials Value in the Workplace?
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...
Act Like a Leader
In business, leadership roles are often given to individuals who look and act like leaders; it is not necessarily based solely upon merit or intellectual mastery. People with executive presence exude confidence and dress and look the part. They demonstrate grace under...
Junior Associate Corner: It is Your Career – Relationships Matter
Our big picture message to junior associates is to always be proactive in charting your career. Today the focus is on relationships. When you are starting out at a new firm, focus on building meaningful relationships. Become friendly with a variety of attorneys in...
ASSESSMENT: How Does the World See You? (and how can you leverage that information)?
We encourage our clients to learn how their colleagues, friends, customers, etc., perceive them as they look to develop and refine their individual brand. We are fans of Sally Hogshead and have on our bookshelf her 2010 book, Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion...
Getting the Interviews, But Not the Offers
Today’s job market is very competitive and therefore it is important to pull out all the stops when preparing for interviews. What can you do to increase your chance of getting an offer? The article found at the link below provides three important...
Lawyers With Lowest Pay Report More Happiness
An interesting read from the New York Times: well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/12/lawyers-with-lowest-pay-report-more-happiness/?ref=todayspaper&_r=0
Junior Associate Corner: Become Indispensable
There are a number of time-tested recommendations for new and junior associates to follow that help to insure their success. GC Says will be sharing these helpful recommendations on a regular basis in our “Junior Associate Corner” postings. This week’s...
Soft Skills Make a Difference
Here at GC Says, we have been discussing “soft skills” of late. In a recent podcast, Gretchin Rubin, author of Better than Before, shared a wise and easy tip to embrace (which applies in both the personal and professional context) that fosters greater...

