Editor’s Note: This post is the second of a three-part series that focuses on resume writing and job searching for attorneys. In our previous post, we highlighted the rationale for developing a résumé that effectively communicates your value […]
Editor’s Note: This post is the first of a three-part series that focuses on resume writing and job searching for attorneys. As a practicing attorney, it is vital that you always have an updated résumé in hand, which […]
You hear about an interesting job opportunity. You think this could be the right spot for you. You’ve got your resume and cover letter and think you’re ready to apply. However, before you do, answer these three questions. […]
A client recently told me that she wanted to “find” the hidden job market but did not know where to start. So, what defines a “hidden” job opportunity? Why are these positions “hidden?” And how do you target, […]
We’ve all heard it. Nobody likes their job or the company they work for. Well maybe it’s not quite that dramatic but it is true that a Gallup poll indicates that disengagement is at a whopping 70%. Not […]
There’s no such thing as a ready-born leader. While certain skills may be innate, leadership demands constant work and practice. What’s more it requires the emotional intelligence to understand the people working for you and what they need […]
As a manager, you are in a tough spot. At times, it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, you must understand, support and ensure your team’s share of the […]
Before we get to the “now what,” let’s first get on the same page about the definition of what a “high potential” employee actually is. A high potential: Is not always the highest performer in a current role. […]
Conventional wisdom says that people don’t leave companies, they leave bad bosses. Yet our research — and growing evidence from other leadership studies — finds that employees leave both good and bad bosses at almost comparable rates. In our […]
I once found myself needing to find new employment. The situation that I was leaving had been complex, to say the least, and I worried that perceptions of failure would dog me as I sought new opportunities. I […]