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All rights reserved. admin@bcgsearch.com (BCG Attorney Search) admin@bcgsearch.com (Administrator BCG Attorney Search) Thu, 17 May 2012 00:08:52 CDT Articles http://www.bcgsearch.com/bcgrssfeedarticle.php 60 http://www.bcgsearch.com/images/logo.jpg http://www.bcgsearch.com/ BCG Attorney Search http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61622/Action-Words-for-Resumes/ bcg1 Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Northern California (San Francisco and Silicon Valley) Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego) Northwest (Oregon and Washington) Southwest (Phoenix, Las Vegas and Colorado) Midwest (Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Utah, Chicago, Wisconsin and Michigan) Northeast (New York, Boston and New England) South (Texas, Louisiana, Atlanta and Charlotte) Foreign Markets (Europe and Asia) http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61512/Newsletter-2012-Spring/ bcg2 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Question: I am a third year litigation associate with a strong academic record, and a solid work history at an American Law top 200 law firm. I am working with a great recruiter, who has submitted me to over 20 law firms, but have only been able to secure 2 initial screening interviews in the last year. What can I do to open up more possibilities to make a lateral move? http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61521/Third-Year-Litigation-Associate-Wants-to-Make-A-Lateral-Move/ bcg3 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT A large percentage of the people who contact us for recruitment assistance are currently working in-house and are looking to return to the law firm sector or break into it for the first time. What most of these candidates don†t realize is that it is generally much more difficult to transition from an in-house position to a law firm position than it is to lateral from one law firm to another. http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61516/Sometimes-a-Lateral-Law-Firm-Move-is-the-Best-Path-to-a-Solid-In-House-Position/ bcg4 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT As you grow in your career it's important to grow your network with you. A legal recruiter can open many doors for you by providing you with information on open positions. The best legal recruiters can offer more than job opportunities. We can react to what you're doing and provide well-informed advice that may be hard to find anywhere else. We can be your biggest advocate, your career cheerleader, even your life coach. But take note â€" a relationship with a recruiter is a two way street. In order for a recruiter to want to invest time in your career and think of you when a fantastic opportunity arises, you must have something to offer in return. Follow these steps to successfully establish a strong relationship with the right legal recruiter. http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61496/Recruiting-a-Recruiter/ bcg5 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT Reproduced with permission from BNA's Corporate Counsel Weekly, 27 CCW 24 (Jan. 18, 2012). Copyright 2012 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61472/Law-Firm-Hiring-Relatively-Stagnant-and-Very-Selective/ bcg6 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT I decided to write this article after being asked by candidates, on a number of occasions, for my opinion on how to best utilize internal contacts during the law firm application process. This is a great question and it comes up often. While much depends on the circumstance, as a general rule of thumb, candidates fare far better when they allow their recruiter to submit their application and then have their contact ''bolster'' the candidate's submission. This is the case for several reasons: http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61469/Tips-for-Effectively-Utilizing-Internal-Contacts-During-Your-Job-Search/ bcg7 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT Lately, we've been hearing from candidates that they are receiving cold-calls from recruiters claiming to have ''exclusive'' job listings that can only be applied for through that cold-calling recruiter. Of course, this is nothing new, and is indeed a favored strategy of cold-calling recruiters; but, I've recently seen candidates make costly mistakes as a result of such calls, including one instance where a candidate accepted an offer that ultimately is a very poor fit for her credentials and her stated long-term career interests. http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61453/Dont-Believe-the-Hype-About-Exclusive--Job-Openings/ bcg8 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT In today†s world of modern technology, even our social interactions and presence has crossed over to the digital world. Instead of calling someone to wish them a happy birthday, or even more outlandish, sending them a birthday card via the U.S. Postal Service, we now post a happy birthday message on their Facebook wall. And old colleagues we may have once been too intimidated by to even say hello in the hallway are now approachable as we send them a ‽connect” request through LinkedIn. As Drew Barrymore†s character in ‽He†s Just Not That Into You” lamented, there are so many social media outlets available now that just keeping up with your different accounts is nearly impossible! As you begin your job search, or just aim to keep yourself on an upward trajectory with your current employer, there are some rules of the game to play by with regard to your social media accounts. http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61436/Understanding-Social-Media-and-Using-it-to-Boost-Your-Career/ bcg9 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT Mentoring relationships are as old as the legal profession itself. In the earliest days of legal practice, mentoring and apprenticeship were the only way lawyers could learn their craft. Although legal training is more formalized today, mentoring remains a key component of attorney professional development. This is because mentoring was, and continues to be, one of the most effective ways to pass on skills, knowledge, and cultivate critical professional relationships. http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/61437/Taking-Charge-of-Your-Mentoring-Experience/ bcg10 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT