by Elizabeth | Jan 12, 2022 | job searching
The purpose of a cover letter is to position yourself such that before the hiring manager, law firm partner, or recruiter even turns to your resume, they feel they want to talk with you. Realistically, you only have a few seconds to get that person’s attention....
by Elizabeth | Nov 17, 2021 | career management
It’s that time of year. If you are like many lawyers, your firm or employer has asked for, or given you an opportunity to submit, a year-end or new year type document. Year-end written Self-Evaluation or Performance Review (private practice and in-house)Memo to...
by Elizabeth | Apr 12, 2021 | job searching, Uncategorized
Do You Feel This Ready? Preparation! Every time I help a lawyer prepare for a job interview or I talk with attorneys about interviewing, they confess the questions they hate. The questions that make them most uncomfortable. The hardest questions. Tell me about...
by Elizabeth | Apr 8, 2021 | career management, practice & time management, Uncategorized
What’s in your head? I learned an acronym listening to a podcast this morning: FUD. Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt. As in “the voices of FUD”. With beautiful weather and the Masters tournament starting today, a few personal battles with FUD immediately...
