528 archived articles
How should I prepare my resume if I’m getting ready for a law firm job search?
By Roger Boord,Recruiter, Law Firm Staff Question: I am revising my resume to get ready for a law firm job search. Can you provide some basic guidance as to how I should prepare my resume? [more] Article Type: Question & Answer Section
How “out” should I be on my resume?
By Evan Anderson , Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search Question: I’m an openly gay, third year corporate associate currently working in a Top 10 AmLaw firm. I’m looking to lateral to another top firm. How “out” should I be on my resume? [more] Article Type: Question & Answer SectionShould I try and get business for my firm or should I try to bill more hours?
By Julie Lehrman, Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search Question: I’m a senior associate, and my firm wants me to start marketing and getting business for the firm. However, I feel it is more important to focus on my legal practice, and bill lots of hours. Learning marketing seems like a low priority - after all, it isn’t billable. I didn’t choose law just to end up doing sales. Besides, a high biller has job security, right? [more] Article Type: Question & Answer SectionAs a fourth-year attorney looking for a new job, should I put together a business plan or is it too premature?
By Allison Wottawa,Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search Question: I'm a fourth year corporate attorney and I have just started searching for a new job because my current firm does not support my efforts in business development. I have some small clients that have been with me for a year (but nothing substantial) and potential new clients in the pipelines. Should I put together a business plan or is it too premature? [more] Article Type: Question & Answer Section
How To Ace a Phone Interview
By Julie Lehrman,Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search I have recently realized how uncomfortable many of my candidates are with the idea of a phone interview. The most common concern my candidates have is that they feel that they interview better in person. They worry that their personality may not come through over the phone. They also feel that if the firm were truly interested in them, they would bring them in for a face-to-face interview. [more] Article Type: Advice for Job Seekers
Should I accept my current employer’s counteroffer?
By Margaret Gilleran,Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search Should I accept my current employer’s counteroffer? [more] Article Type: Question & Answer Section
State of the Market - Spring 2013
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- Northwest (Seattle and Portland)
- Southwest (Las Vegas, Phoenix and Colorado)
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- Northeast (Philadelphia, New York, Boston/New England and Washington D.C.)
- South (Texas, Louisiana, Atlanta and Charlotte/North Carolina)
- Southeast (Florida)
- Foreign Markets (Europe and Asia)
What Are Your Salary Requirements?
By Margaret Gilleran,Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search The question “What are your salary requirements?” is the interview equivalent of “Hands up!” In many cases, the question does not arise because large firms adhere to a “lock step” system. However, if you do need to field this question, there are several factors that you need to consider. [more] Article Type: Advice for Job Seekers
IP Lawyers Must Learn to Adapt To New Rules
By Nicole CallahanRecruiter, BCG Attorney Search [more] Article Type: Career Choices
What should I put on my resume?
By Nicole Callahan,Recruiter, BCG Attorney Search Question:
Should I put my GPA on my resume (and other things like that)? [more] Article Type: Question & Answer Section
