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You Can Live Without a Big Brand on Your Resumé – Here’s Why
You Can Live Without a Big Brand on Your Resumé – Here’s Why

Many people think they need their resumé to be peppered with illustrious, big-name firms in order to stand out. The irony, though, is that simply having worked for a company with an office in every global financial center doesn’t actually make you a better lawyer. Of course, when it comes to moving upwards in your career, it’s not always about how good you are but about how good you can show yourself to be. And a well-known name on your resumé is one way to establish some credibility – after all, a firm that takes you onboard might think 'you can’t be too bad!' But if your career to date hasn’t been a parade of plush offices adorned by paintings of the firm’s 19th-century founders, don’t worry – it’s by no means the only way to stand out. Here’s how to shine regardless of where you’ve worked.

May 19, 2020
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Recruiters: 3 Things To Do Before Posting A Position
Recruiters: 3 Things To Do Before Posting A Position

As a hiring manager, you know finding the right person for each position is an arduous task that involves a considerable amount of work even before you post the role. After pinning down the particulars of the role you and your company are looking to fill, the next step is finding the perfect match!  Here are a few tasks/mindsets to understand and account for before posting the role.

May 15, 2020
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What Skills Do You Need to Get Started in Legal Operations? 
What Skills Do You Need to Get Started in Legal Operations? 

Legal Operations is a growing field, creating opportunities for an increasing number of talented individuals from a range of disciplines. Do you have what it takes to join this cutting edge department? Let’s take a look at the skills you need to get established in Legal Operations today!

May 14, 2020
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Why You Should Work For a Mission-Driven Company
Why You Should Work For a Mission-Driven Company

A company’s mission statement is its declaration of where it wants to go – that means that all its activities should be geared towards helping it get there. As a Tuareg clansman in the Sahara reads the stars and the sand dunes to help him reach a certain oasis, a company’s spreadsheets and flowcharts should only be tools to enable it to arrive at its destination.

May 13, 2020
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How to Turn Meetings from Pointless to Productive
How to Turn Meetings from Pointless to Productive

Ah, the team meeting – it’s one of those sacred office rituals, its contours familiar to workers across the country. We gather up our notepads, head to the breakout room, listen to people making a series of loosely connected points with only a vague relevance to our job, before everyone leaves wondering ‘What was the point in that?’ Yes, it’s fair to say that many meetings do not inspire employees, aid workflow, or get much done. Still, there are always going to be times when colleagues need to get together to talk to each other. How can you transform meetings from pointless and dull to productive and exciting? Let’s find out!

May 11, 2020
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Legal Market Data: Job Opportunities in Times of Pandemic
Legal Market Data: Job Opportunities in Times of Pandemic

A look into the legal job market, and how COVID-19 has affected job prospects for individuals seeking work, based on data from The US Bureau of labor statistics, Indeed, LinkedIn, and the Legal.io Community.

May 08, 2020
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How to Engage Your Remote Workforce
How to Engage Your Remote Workforce

Remote working was already steadily on the rise before the coronavirus pandemic, but working from home is now more prevalent than ever. Many managers might think that the increase in home working makes it more difficult to stay engaged with their workforce – but that needn’t be the case. Here are some ideas for getting around the problems that a distributed workforce presents – and even taking advantage of its benefits. 

May 06, 2020
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Why Employers Shouldn’t Ignore Mental Health 
Why Employers Shouldn’t Ignore Mental Health 

Every May since 1949 has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. But for people with mental health problems, their condition isn’t limited to one-twelfth of the calendar. Unfortunately, many employers have little or no strategy when it comes to addressing mental health problems in the workplace. Here are some of the top things employers need to know to help their employees – and their business – stay healthy.

May 04, 2020
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Introverts: Strategies For A Successful Job Search
Introverts: Strategies For A Successful Job Search

Looking for a new job can be an arduous process for anyone. Introverts might find the process particularly taxing due to the energy it takes to network, get in touch with firms, and interview. To help focus your effort, here are four strategies introverts can use to ensure job search success.

May 02, 2020
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3 Millennial Standards for the Legal World
3 Millennial Standards for the Legal World

A large portion of today’s workforce consists of millennials (those born between 1980-2000). This generation has defined a modified set of employer standards as they are differently-motivated in the workplace. So how do you keep your millennial legal team engaged? Start with understanding what they are looking for in a firm:

Apr 30, 2020
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5 Tactics To Help Inspire Your Legal Team
5 Tactics To Help Inspire Your Legal Team

As a legal team lead, you’re probably used to the idea of motivating your team members. This can take many forms; team get-togethers, quarterly bonuses, and even simple self-motivation. No matter your efforts, you can still run into team members who can’t seem to get out of their negativity. The following tactics can help them get back to a healthy mindset:

Apr 30, 2020
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4 Traits All Mentors Have in Common
4 Traits All Mentors Have in Common

Whether it’s professional or personal growth, finding a mentor can be a great idea! Mentors are great for creating a map for your long-term success. They are likely more senior in theirs and can share their experiences and knowledge.  So, how do you find a mentor? This process can be challenging, because mentors can differ greatly and come from many areas of your life. Since you’ll want to put a lot of time and energy into this relationship, there are a few traits you’ll want to look for:

Apr 29, 2020
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