How soon should I start my lateral job search?
Answer: Thank you for your question. The short answer is "No! You can start looking right away!" As you may...
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What questions should I ask during an interview?
What questions should I ask during an interview?
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Navigating your Job Search through the Holidays
Answer: I know that it's tempting to take the holidays off from your job search, but in reality this can be...
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If I want to relocate, can I expect reimbursement during the interview process?
Answer: The short answer is - not much. Here's why: From a big picture perspective, the recession changed...
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Should I accept a "temp to perm" position at a top law firm?
Should I accept a “temp to perm” position at a top law firm?
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Does it matter if I give notice before I’ve officially cleared conflicts at my new firm?
Do I have to tell the firm with whom I am interviewing my current salary?
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Do I have to tell the firm with whom I am interviewing my current salary?
Answer: More often than not, people do not want to reveal their salaries, in either a business or personal...
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I almost have my LL.M. Should I take an offer from a major accounting firm?
I almost have my LL.M. Should I take an offer from a major accounting firm?
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Squire Sanders Bolsters Practice in Ukraine
Squire Sanders LLP has formed an international collaboration with Ukrainian law firm Salkom LLC to foray with...
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Two Linklaters Partners Move Over to White & Case
Partners of Linklaters LLP LLP in Europe seem to be developing a particular affinity for White & Case LLP as...
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Can I move to a government job then come back to a law firm?
Can I move to a government job then come back to a law firm?
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LeClairRyan Absorbs All Lawyers of Adelman, Sheff & Smith
Law firm mergers are continuing at record breaking pace, this year. Recently, Richmond based national law firm...
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How can I find a job when I didn’t graduate at the top of my class?
How can I find a job when I didn’t graduate at the top of my class?
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What’s the Best Way to Convince a Firm That I Am Serious about My Geographic Move?
What’s the best way to convince a firm that I am serious about my geographic move?
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How can I raise my game if I was one of the top three being considered for a position?
How can I raise my game if I was one of the top three being considered for a position?
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Why aren’t recruiters interested in recent graduates?
Why aren’t recruiters interested in recent graduates?
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When to move to a new firm?
Answer: The optimum time to begin your search is just after Labor Day, when the lateral hiring season...
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How do I learn the ropes without a good mentor?
How do I learn the ropes without a good mentor?
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Should I leave my current job before starting my new job search?
Should I leave my current job before starting my new job search?
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I've heard of people making different versions of their resume – is this a good idea?
I’ve heard of people making different versions of their resume – is this a good idea?
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Employment and Labor Law Practitioner Dean Rocco Joining Wilson Elser
National law firm Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP (Wilson Elser) has announced that Dean Rocco,...
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Why does litigation hiring seem to take so much longer than hiring for other practice areas?
Why does litigation hiring seem to take so much longer than hiring for other practice areas?
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Should I conduct a summer search or wait for the fall?
Should I conduct a summer search or wait for the fall?
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I have a technical background with degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Should I begin looking for patent agent positions now or wait until I have the USPTO licensure on my resume?
I have a technical background with degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Should I...
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I'm working with a recruiter that has submitted me to firms but I don't have any results. Should I switch recruiters?
I’m working with a recruiter that has submitted me to firms but I don’t have any results. Should I switch...
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Is work-life balance a realistic goal at "biglaw" firms?
Is work-life balance a realistic goal at “biglaw” firms?
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I am looking to go to another firm. Should I reach out to my contacts at other firms to see if the firms are interested?
I am looking to go to another firm. Should I reach out to my contacts at other firms to see if the firms are...
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What are my chances of getting a job in California if I have not yet taken the California Bar exam but plan to soon?
Question: What are my chances of getting a job in California if I have not yet taken the California Bar exam...
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