Does Your Business Card Really Mean Business? It's a ritual that happens millions of times a day, in millions of places - in airports, restaurants, hotels, shops, warehouses and street corners around the world. Two or more business people or professionals meet, talk, and then exchange cards. For networkers it's almost always the essence of their first contact with a new acquaintance. (71 views)
How Lawyers Can Effectively Use LinkedIn for Networking and Job Search In today's interconnected world, social media platforms have become an integral part of professional networking and career development. Among these platforms, LinkedIn stands out as a powerful tool for lawyers to enhance their professional presence and establish meaningful connections within the legal industry. LinkedIn offers a unique platform specifically designed for... (71 views)
The Nine Magical Words Of Effective Networking Over and over again we read or hear stories in the media about how people unexpectedly come to the aid of others. The stories range from life-saving super heroism to acts of charity for someone whose plight has caught the attention of the public. (67 views)
The Art of Networking in the Legal Profession: Building Connections for Job Success Networking stands as an indispensable cornerstone for professional success within the legal realm, operating as a dynamic force that transcends individual merit and elevates one's career trajectory. In a profession where relationships are not only valued but often instrumental, the importance of networking cannot be overstated. It serves as a strategic pathway to not only... (63 views)
Why It Pays To Network With Advertising Specialties? The first thing one would rightly ask is, what are advertising specialties? Many people, particularly those who have not used specialties, might not recognize them by their correct name. The imprinted promotional products industry has a minor identity problem. Specialties have been called premiums, souvenirs, give always, and even advertising gimmicks. (62 views)
The Importance of Job Networking This article deals with the importance of networking in your career and gives tips and suggestions as to how to find jobs through good networking strategies. It is crucial to build contacts if you want to get a suitable job and advance in your career. Registering on job search boards definitely helps but the power of networking in securing a good job cannot be... (60 views)
Be Technical with High Tech Networking Don Crescimanno started as a salesperson in the computer business in 1966 when, in Don's words, "computers were doing only very boring stuff - payrolls, taxes, massive inventories and scientific projects." (60 views)
Law Office Friends vs. Real Friends I will never forget it. I was standing on the corner of 43rd Street and Broadway in New York City with my coworker Laura. Laura and I had been through a lot together in the year we had worked several cases. We had coped with ego-obsessed executives and unreasonable clients, and we had implemented innovative and creative ideas neither of us knew we had in us. Nearly every... (55 views)
Get Equipped for Legal Network As with all major projects, the right tools can make a difference—so the right networking tools will yield the best results. Nothing projects professionalism and competence better than being organized and prepared, and there are a few tools you can use to help you make the most of your networking efforts. Just as you wouldn’t build a house with only a hammer, you’ll... (55 views)
3 Profile Settings Legal Professionals Aren't Using on LinkedIn, But Should be Why are we even talking about social media in the context of job search? Simple! Legal recruiters are using social media to find talent. In fact, several surveys in the last few years point to a very high percentage of recruiters using social media. (55 views)
5 Things Job Applicants Do That Annoy Legal Hiring Managers With employers being flooded with candidates for any job they post, it's more important than ever to make sure you understand how your behavior may look on the other side of the hiring desk. Here are my top five pet peeves that I see over and over from job applicants. (52 views)
Advancing Your Legal Career: Networking & Online Presence In the competitive landscape of the legal industry, advancing your career requires more than just stellar qualifications. Networking and cultivating a strong online presence are essential strategies for standing out and accessing new opportunities. Let's delve into how you can leverage these tools to propel your legal career forward. (51 views)
The Art of Networking: Building Connections for Legal Career Success Networking isn't just a buzzword; it's a vital element in the formula for legal career success. In the legal profession, relationships and connections can make all the difference. Whether you're a seasoned attorney, a law student, or just starting your legal journey, who you know can open doors, provide valuable insights, and lead to career opportunities. This section will... (49 views)
Optimizing your LinkedIn Profile for the Legal Job Search Of all the social networks, LinkedIn is the most important when it comes to presenting yourself professionally to potential legal employers and recruiters. Although it may seem tedious and awkward at first, investing time and energy into your LinkedIn profile as you would a job application; helps build your online presence among 175 million job seekers and professionals.... (47 views)
Brand You: Little Ways Associates Can Distinguish Themselves from the Herd The Fresh-Meat RealityLarge firm associates often feel more like cattle than lawyers. Partners classify associates by tenure and herd them from matter to matter based on long-held paradigms of legal acumen at a given tenure and firm-established billable rates. Every first-year associate is capable of first-year-level work and is billable at X dollars per hour until he... (46 views)
Cultivate The Habit Of Listening. It’s Vital For Success Communication is obviously a two-way process. You write, someone reads. Someone speaks, you listen. You speak someone listens. However, simple as it sounds, this is not always true or at least not fully true. (45 views)
Management Networking Misconceptions: Business-Related Networks Provide an Array of Benefits For many attorneys, the word ''networking'' conjures up trepidation and concern regarding their own inadequacies about not being able to ''schmooze,'' coupled with misconceptions ranging from not having enough time and not having ''star'' power to networking being a waste of time that robs them of valuable billable hours. So it's no surprise that networking often ranks on... (44 views)
Working It: Five Tips for Working Your Network Whether you're seeking your first or your fifth executive job, working your network effectively is central to your job-seeking success. Recruiters and online ads may be the job-search strategies of choice for many job-seekers, but for the past 20 years, studies have consistently shown that 70-80% of jobs come through a person's network. (38 views)
The Art Of Public Relations Networking Public relations is the ability to promote your products or services and sell them through mediums that don’t cost money and yet are as effective as paid advertisements. It is said that he who whistles down a well, about the goods he has to sell, will never glean the golden dollars, as he who scales the heights and hollers. (38 views)
No Need for Mentors: Summon Your Posse! (And Turn the ''In Posse'' into the ''In Esse.'') Here is a quick test to determine your generational orientation. When you think of a ''posse,'' does your mind conjure up the image of 20 to 30 ranchers, all armed and eager to perform their civic duty, rounding up horse thieves? Or do you envision eight or so of your closest friends, all wearing terribly expensive clothes designed to look like Goodwill cast-offs and... (36 views)
How to Leave Your Legal Position with Class Once You Know It's Over What do you do when your current job or career becomes a nightmare? Your crystal ball sees another round of downsizing around the corner? Or you're offered your dream job at twice the salary? (Okay, that one's easy: Take it!) (36 views)
Faith-Based Networking In Places Of Worship Places of worship are great places for building networks, be it a church, a temple, a mosque or any other belief-based house of worship. These are places where you will not only meet your old friends, but are likely to meet new people, every time you go there. Religion is an authoritative unifying force – the congregation at any religious ceremony or service feels a bond... (35 views)
On The Hunt: How To Spot a Legal Job Using Twitter It’s easy to see Twitter as merely a source of amusement—especially if your feed is bogged down with inane, minute-by-minute updates from friends and celebrities. After all, who cares what Nick Nolte had for breakfast or that your cousin lost her keys again? (35 views)
The Networking Advantage: A Key to Success in the Legal Industry Networking is important for lawyers and legal professionals for several reasons. Firstly, networking allows lawyers to expand their professional connections and build relationships with colleagues, peers, and professionals in related fields. These connections serve as a valuable resource for knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaboration. By networking with other legal... (35 views)
How to Follow Up after an Informational Interview for Law Students and Attorneys Write the Letter You've just returned from a wonderful meeting with Frank Carlson. You achieved everything you hoped you would, and then some. (34 views)
The Art Of Selling Through Multi-Level Networking If you have to pinpoint one prime aspect of networking and what does it really boil down to, it is probably selling. Networking to sell a product or service is probably the most recognized and most often used form of this specialized communications process. (31 views)
Taking the Risk Out of Networking While the legal profession is going through changes, the business of building a successful law practice remains unchanged: good client service, responsiveness, and cost-effective representation. These basics get you in the game. It is the networking, or the relationship building, that takes the practice to the next level. It is your professional relationships that will... (30 views)
Making the best use of attending a Legal Conference Attending conferences can be a hugely costly venture, particularly if travel is involved. Let's face it, conferences are exhausting and demanding emotionally, and they take you away from billable hours and clients. Finally, unless you are traveling first class, there are the usual post-September-11 travel headaches. All of which sometimes makes us question whether... (28 views)
Importance of Letter Writing In Networking One of the most important things we learn in school is how to communicate. It is a skill that is absolutely essential to your success, no matter what career path you follow. Despite the dramatic innovations in technology - laser beams, fiber optics, memory chips, satellites, etc. that are changing the way in which we communicate, the written word is still important and... (28 views)
Tips to avoid major networking errors at law firms Networking is important for every attorney, but especially in-house attorneys. Typically, you are isolated in your company, unlike attorneys in law firms, who mingle with others a lot. If you can successfully network, you will be much better prepared for your likely inevitable move to a different company in the future. (27 views)