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2012 Legal Hiring and Salary Trends
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Despite a still-recovering economy, hiring has picked up at both law firms and corporate legal departments, according to research conducted for the 2012 Robert Half Legal Salary Guide. Opportunities are expanding…
Presenting Counteroffers: Rarely a Good Idea
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
According to the newly released 2012 Salary Guide from Robert Half Legal, law firms of all sizes are adding staff in high-demand practice areas such as litigation, healthcare, bankruptcy/foreclosure and…
What Your Interviewer is Really Thinking
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Job seekers spend a lot of time preparing for interviews and thinking about what they’ll say. But they may not give much thought to what’s going through the hiring manager’s…
Lessons from ‘Bad’ Interviewees
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In today’s competitive job market, with its abundance of candidates and wide talent pool, law firms and legal departments have become highly selective in their hiring practices. A recent survey…
Basics Still Matter in Job Search
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In a market where job seekers continue to outnumber available positions, legal professionals know it can take more than solid credentials to get hired. But many may wonder what exactly…
How ‘Not’ to Network
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Where would you be without your professional network? You rely on your contacts for advice, career guidance, job leads, mentoring, referrals to clients and news about colleagues and the legal…