When companies engage with job candidates, a new survey reveals the importance of following up—even if they opt not to hire them. The Conference Board survey found that 18 percent of candidates who didn’t hear back from a company after an interview took a negative action against the company. That includes declining to recommend it to others or leaving a negative review. And … [Read more...] about “You’re not hired:” Leaving job candidates hanging can hurt your reputation
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Black lawyers and students drive diversity for associates but partnerships lag
Diversity continues to rise at US law firms, with greater gains at the associate level than the partnership level. NALP has released its annual Report on Diversity at U.S. Law Firms. The report, based on information from the 2022-2023 NALP Directory of Legal Employers (NDLE), shows that overall gains continued to be made in the representation of women, people of color, and … [Read more...] about Black lawyers and students drive diversity for associates but partnerships lag
Dig deeper with these 4 types of interview questions
By Robert Half If you want to identify the best candidate for a job, you have to ask the right questions during the interview. And that takes preparation. You need to evaluate not only the job candidate’s skill sets and experience but also how the interviewee thinks. That requires you to ask the right types of interview questions, with both closed-ended … [Read more...] about Dig deeper with these 4 types of interview questions
Characteristics of a modern compensation plan for lawyers
By Brenda A. Barnes and Camille Stell A successful compensation plan should reflect shared goals and values. A successful plan also requires trust among the members of the firm. A winning compensation plan aligns the values of the law firm with relevant, up-to-date market data. Here are additional components of a modern compensation plan. Evergreen Compensation plans must be … [Read more...] about Characteristics of a modern compensation plan for lawyers
4 tips for safely searching social media when hiring
It is generally acceptable for employers to search social media as part of the hiring process, provided that they do so in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner. However, there are some considerations to keep in mind when using social media in the hiring process: Relevant information only: It is important to only consider information that is relevant to the job in … [Read more...] about 4 tips for safely searching social media when hiring
5 ways to improve your job search
It doesn’t hurt to have a plan in case you find yourself looking for a new job. Although the demand for skilled talent remains strong, professionals need to be increasingly strategic and intentional when making career moves, says David King, a senior managing director with Robert Half, a global talent solutions and business consulting firm. “Workers should make a point of … [Read more...] about 5 ways to improve your job search
3 steps to determine what office help you need
By Diane Camacho When you are at the point where you know you have to get office help, take the time to determine what help you need. Your neighbor’s brother-in-law may need a job, but he may not be the best bet. The following three step process can help you hire the right help. Step 1 – Track your non-billable time Create a client/matter number for your … [Read more...] about 3 steps to determine what office help you need
Employees who ask to be fired: A new trend to obtain a strategic advantage
By Lynne Curry At first, you think you’re imagining things. Your employee, “Kevin,” seems to want you to fire him. It started with Kevin not showing up for two critical team meetings in a row. When you sent him a text asking, “what happened” after the first, he responded, “It wasn’t on my radar.” You sent him an individual meeting request to ask him about this, but he was a … [Read more...] about Employees who ask to be fired: A new trend to obtain a strategic advantage
Job market for 2021 law grads one of the strongest ever
The job market for the 2021 law school grades was one of the strongest on record. The National Association for Law Placement, Inc. (NALP) has released its Employment for the Class of 2021 — Selected Findings, a synopsis of key findings from the upcoming annual Jobs & JDs: Employment and Salaries of New Law School Graduates. The release of the full Jobs & JDs report is … [Read more...] about Job market for 2021 law grads one of the strongest ever
College…no longer the golden ticket for employers or employees
By Lynne Curry College was once the “golden ticket” to the American Dream of greater job security and higher lifetime wages. In the last decade, however, college enrollments have declined. According to a recent Harris poll, 51% of U.S. adults report that skyrocketing college costs have decreased their ability to pursue a post-high school education.1 Although 62% of U.S. … [Read more...] about College…no longer the golden ticket for employers or employees