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The Extra Super-Secret To Retaining Top Talent.

The Extra Super-Secret To Retaining Top Talent.

We’re all living in an age of professional mobility…whether we like it or not. 20+ years ago, the average seniority of a law firm associate before leaving the firm was 8 to 9 years (failure to “make partner” was the primary reason). Today it’s 2…

I interviewed for a job and was told I would hear back within two weeks, but that time has passed and I still haven’t heard anything. What’s your advice about following up?

I interviewed for a job and was told I would hear back within two weeks, but that time has passed and I still haven’t heard anything. What’s your advice about following up?

Are personal interests/activities important to include at the end of a resume?

Are personal interests/activities important to include at the end of a resume?

I’m a GC seeking to transition to a non-GC role.

I’m a GC seeking to transition to a non-GC role.

Is there a predictable hiring cycle for a lateral associates in this market? I’m a law firm associate and want to move to another firm.

Is there a predictable hiring cycle for a lateral associates in this market? I’m a law firm associate and want to move to another firm.

Dear Julie, I’m a twelfth year corporate associate with no partnership prospects because the firm is slow. What are my career options?

Dear Julie, I’m a twelfth year corporate associate with no partnership prospects because the firm is slow. What are my career options?