by thecareerfiles | Apr 8, 2022 | Career Advice
I am thrilled to announce that my latest ebook, Law Firm Life, is available for purchase on Amazon. It’s the guide I needed before starting work at a large law firm after graduation and covers: How to set up your home and finances to prepare for working lifeTips...
by thecareerfiles | Apr 4, 2022 | Career Advice
The year is a quarter over. If you resolved to get a new job this year, it’s time to check in on your progress. I love movie trailers. I always get to the theater (remember theaters?) early enough to watch them. They’re full of promise and possibilities. I also...
by thecareerfiles | Mar 24, 2022 | Career Advice
My first business trip as a young lawyer was exciting—I was thrilled to get out of the office and into the real world. While the senior lawyers in the office grumbled a bit about work travel, saying it sounded more fun than it really was, business travel has never...
by thecareerfiles | Feb 22, 2022 | Career Advice
Associate retention is a hot topic these days. Sure, signing bonuses are a major draw enticing associates to their next firm, but every lateral move requires a decision: stick with the devil you know, or transition to the devil you don’t? Midlevel and senior...
by thecareerfiles | Feb 16, 2022 | Career Advice
Talk about self-promotion! Have you seen this meme? If you’re somebody who feels uncomfortable with the idea of self-promotion, or simply rolls your eyes when you see a post like the gushing prose above, you probably prefer the top statement to announce big...
by thecareerfiles | Feb 10, 2022 | Career Advice
Photo by August de Richelieu on Pexels.com Last month, the International Bar Association released its Young Lawyers’ Report after conducting a global survey of young lawyers on topics including what they want and need from the profession. Over 3,000 lawyers responded....
