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The Lawyer Whisperer In-House Legal Compensation Series

The Lawyer Whisperer In-House Legal Compensation Series

Most everyone with whom I speak wants to know about compensation. What are the market trends? Is compensation going up in the market? Is it going down? What is it for my level? Is my current compensation at market? Is my offer at market? Should…

This childish trait is the mark of a leader. Do you possess it?

This childish trait is the mark of a leader. Do you possess it?

The very best way to answer this commonly asked, cookie cutter interview question.

The very best way to answer this commonly asked, cookie cutter interview question.

How To Get The Dirt From a Reference Check (Part 3: The Call, The Questions, The Clues)

How To Get The Dirt From a Reference Check (Part 3: The Call, The Questions, The Clues)

Should a resume be one page?

Should a resume be one page?

Dear Julie, a lawyer sent me a great thank you note after our informational interview.

Dear Julie, a lawyer sent me a great thank you note after our informational interview.

After my job interview my interest level has waned. Is it ok to withdraw midway through the process or should I keep an open mind and complete it?

After my job interview my interest level has waned. Is it ok to withdraw midway through the process or should I keep an open mind and complete it?

How much detail should I include to create the best LinkedIn profile?

My company has been struggling and the stock has been sinking for a while. How much will the negative brand impact my candidacy for a new job? Do companies only want to hire lawyers from “successful” companies?

Whenever I apply for a job online, I never hear back. It’s really annoying! What can I do to change this?

Whenever I apply for a job online, I never hear back. It’s really annoying! What can I do to change this?

What offer terms are acceptable to negotiate for an in house position? How do I figure out where there might be room to negotiate and what truly is set in stone?

What offer terms are acceptable to negotiate for an in house position? How do I figure out where there might be room to negotiate and what truly is set in stone?

What is the best way to ensure that my current contacts will introduce me to the professionals I want/need?

What is the best way to ensure that my current contacts will introduce me to the professionals I want/need?

I’m a senior law firm partner and want to move in house. How do I convince employers that my experience is relevant and I’m not too old?

I’m a senior law firm partner and want to move in house. How do I convince employers that my experience is relevant and I’m not too old?

Inspiration.

After applying for a job, is it appropriate to contact attorneys in the organization who went to my law school or undergrad to get a better sense of the company/firm?

After applying for a job, is it appropriate to contact attorneys in the organization who went to my law school or undergrad to get a better sense of the company/firm?

I hate networking even though I know it’s good for my career. I feel like a phony and that I am pressuring my friends. How do I overcome these feelings?

I hate networking even though I know it’s good for my career. I feel like a phony and that I am pressuring my friends. How do I overcome these feelings?

I was fired from my job. How to I address this issue in an interview without compromising my candidacy?

I was fired from my job. How to I address this issue in an interview without compromising my candidacy?

As an associate, will it hurt my career to join a law firm’s “satellite” office as opposed to its headquarters?

As an associate, will it hurt my career to join a law firm’s “satellite” office as opposed to its headquarters?

Do top academic credentials still provide lawyers with a big competitive advantage in today’s legal job market?

Do top academic credentials still provide lawyers with a big competitive advantage in today’s legal job market?

Dear Julie, a lawyer in my network (whom I have known for years) always asks for help and favors, but never gives anything in return.

Dear Julie, a lawyer in my network (whom I have known for years) always asks for help and favors, but never gives anything in return.

I interviewed for a job and was told I would hear back within two weeks, but that time has passed and I still haven’t heard anything. What’s your advice about following up?

I interviewed for a job and was told I would hear back within two weeks, but that time has passed and I still haven’t heard anything. What’s your advice about following up?