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To Do or Not to Do? Send Thank You Notes After an Interview

After an interview, applicants often ask whether they should send a thank you note to the person(s) with whom they interviewed and, if so, whether they should email it or …

Resume Fonts and Font Size

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 …

To Do or Not to Do? Cover Letters

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 …

Tips to Stand Apart from Your Associate Class

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 …

How to Leave a Lasting Impression at an Interview?

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 …

What Writing Sample Should I Use?

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 …

Junior Associate Corner: Enhance Your Reputation Through Your Verbal Communications

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 …

Junior Associate Corner: Enhance Your Reputation Through Your Written Communications

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 …

Preparing for a Timely Interview Question

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 …

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 …