MCCA Career Development Articles
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Resolve to Keep Career Goals in 2011
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Every new year begins with the best of intentions, as career-minded professionals take stock of how far they’ve traveled toward their goals and where they hope to go from here. But how many of these resolutions will survive past February? The key to realizing ambitious goals hinges on breaking them down from sweeping changes into […]
Knowing When to Move On
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Sooner or later, many in-house counsel may reach a point at which they wonder whether their careers are taking them where they really want to go. After years of successfully navigating increased workloads and internal client demands, they may feel they have reached a plateau, or perhaps they are simply unsure whether they want to […]
Five Common Pitfalls for Managers
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Unquestionably, corporate lawyers are tremendous assets to their companies, using their well-crafted expertise to address everything from labor problems to mergers to corporate governance. But after spending three years in law school and much of their careers learning to be risk averse and never to rule out an option, in-house attorneys may sometimes struggle with […]
Transitioning to Retirement with Project Work
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Many companies that cut workforce levels too deeply during the recession are discovering they are understaffed as an incipient recovery continues to takes shape. Wary about hiring full-time staff until they are more certain that new demands will be ongoing, more and more legal departments are turning to contract attorneys to fill staffing gaps. For […]
Inter-Office Communication Success
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
When it comes to the art of communication, lawyers are expert at persuading others and explaining complex issues to clients. Within the office, however, they are not always as adept at using these skills to promote overall harmony and productivity. Corporate lawyers communicate with a wide range of professionals, from general counsel on down to […]
Managers: Avoid These Common Interview Pitfalls
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In an environment where every hiring decision remains carefully considered, it’s critical that counsel with management responsibilities properly set the stage for productive interviews with the candidates they have selected after recruitment activities. Yet many hiring managers give insufficient time and thought to this pivotal aspect of the employment process. The following are some all-too-common […]