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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Relationships face challenges. As you spend nearly half of your day in the office, it is just as important to manage your work relationships as your personal relationships.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some struggle to effectively speak up about issues that cause feelings of frustration or anger. Communicating these emotions in a mature way is necessary or it may boil inside until it is acted out. This might take place in cheap shots, moodiness or the silent treatment. Ultimately, this will lead to undermining the mood in your workplace which can have a serious impact on your own emotional, mental and physical health. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are 5 keys to assist in gathering your courage to speak up:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>1. Put Others First<br />
</b>This may be the last thing you want to do at a time when you might feel frustrated that you seem to "always<i>"</i> be putting others first. In this circumstance, we mean to consider the end goal. It may be very tempting to prove someone "wrong" in an effort to make yourself "right," but what do you want the end result to be? Do you want to make your coworker feel inferior to you? Or instead, do you want to promote a more productive and rewarding work environment?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>2. Walk a Mile in Their Shoes<br />
</b>Everyone has a story. Their background and collected personal experiences shape the way they view the world. We get wrapped up in our own stories and we don't see the world as it really is. Instead, we see the world as we are. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>3. Be Self Aware<br />
</b>Take the time to review the situation and your feelings on the matter. Identify where you stand on the subject. Are you frustrated, sad, angry, afraid? No emotion is "wrong," it's simply the way you feel. "Courage is not the absence of fear, but acting in spite of it." Help others to get to this point. If someone seems to be frustrated or upset, take a minute and listen to them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>4. Two Ears, One Mouth</b><br />Listen twice as much as you speak. The way to successfully persuade someone is to speak about their concerns. Once they've shared their thoughts, speak about the facts then share your opinion on the matter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>5. Focus on Progress, Not Perfection</b><br />While you may not be able to completely resolve an issue when you first speak up, if you make an effort to create an ongoing dialogue, situations are sure to improve.</span></div>
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"Give me money... That's what I want," so goes the song.<br />
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Money has been in our world for thousands of years. Originally, money was used as a measurement tool to estimate the value of goods. Before money, people would trade goods that they had a surplus of for other goods that they could not readily harvest, make or grow. This typically included resources vital to their survival and protection: food, animals, tools, and fabrics. Societies expanded and the trading system became more complex.<br />
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In this day and age, to say our society is highly money-conscious would be a gross understatement.<br />
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<b>7. Integrity</b><br />
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"To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity." - Douglas Adams</blockquote>
<b><br /></b> <b>6. Peace of Mind</b><br />
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"Money cannot buy peace of mind. It cannot heal ruptured relationships, or build meaning into a life that has non." - Richard M. DeVos</blockquote>
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"Bottom line is, I didn't return to Apple to make a fortune. I've been very lucky in my life and already have one. When I was 25, my net worth was $100 million or so. I decided then that I wasn't going to let it ruin my life. There's no way you could ever spend it all, and I don't view wealth as something that validates my intelligence." - Steve Jobs</blockquote>
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"If you want to distinguish between those who love you unreservedly, and those who love your money, try losing all your money." - Jordi Alemany</blockquote>
<b>3. Health</b><br />
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"Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived." - Dalai Lama</blockquote>
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"Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more of it one has, the more one wants." - Benjamin Franklin</blockquote>
<b>1. Spiritual Enlightenment</b><br />
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"Money can buy a house, but not a home. It can buy a bed, but not sleep. It can buy a clock, but not time. It can buy a book, but not knowledge. It can buy blood but not health, so you see; money is not everything in life." - Unknown</blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">BusinessInsider.com published an article revealing an "eye tracking" study performed on recruiters reviewing resumes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The study concluded that when reviewing your resume, recruiters look at your name, current title and company, current position start and end dates, previous title and company, previous position start and end dates, and education. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The more organized and concise your resume, the clearer it will read. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's true, law firms may not </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">need</i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> assistance from a recruiter in order to hire the best talent on-the-market but what would you say the difference is between on-the-market and in-the-market?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The best talent in-the-market are likely the attorneys who are not actively searching for a new position. They may be perfectly content in their careers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recruiters are able to engage with top talent and inform them of a clients' search for someone with their skill set and experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In addition, recruiters are privy to inside information about top attorneys who require their job search to be private due to a number of reasons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recruiters search ahead of the need. We recruit for a position before it becomes available. We build relationships with candidates and are able to identify the best and the brightest and we can identify which candidates have the greatest potential. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The recruiter fee is pennies in comparison to the cost realized in salaries paid to an average performer. Recruited talent generates profit through superior performance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The quality of our relationships has an effect on our health. You may have noticed that certain people make you feel more energized or calm while others seem to drain you of all your energy. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Drama Addict.</b> A minor incident is blown out of proportion by this person. Someone sneezes and all of the sudden, rumor in the office is that H1N1 is going around. Practice patience and limit your time with this person. Maintain a level head when listening to their stories and don't be sucked into the drama. It's strange how they can have near-death experiences every week. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Chit-Chatter.</b> This person is only concerned with themselves and has no regard for you or your feelings. At first, they may seem entertaining. Then the constant talking does not stop and you get tired. You take a step back and they step closer to you. Know that this person does not respond to body language cues. You have to speak up and politely excuse yourself from the conversation, "I'm sorry, I really have to get back to my desk now."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Fixer Upper.</b> This person heads straight to your desk to desperately plea that you solve their problems... all the time. You become her therapist and they take up all your free time. Do not fall into the trap. You need your free time. Share your empathy but resist the urge to offer advice. Instead, show your support and say, "I'm confident you'll find the right solution." If they persist, consider sensitively suggesting they speak with a qualified professional for help.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Blamer.</b> This person cuts you down and always has a negative comment to make. They may feel more powerful if they can make you feel guilty or that your work on a project was lacking. Apply that 4th grade lesson, "I'm rubber and you're glue," theory. Imagine a shield of sorts that protects you from their negative remarks. Your shield keeps you sane and their constant negativity cannot deplete you.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Bully. </b>Some people are just vindictive. They cut you down and have no consideration for your feelings. Remember that these people tend to be wounded and do not take their mean remarks personally. Remove them from your life whenever possible. <b> </b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You've heard it time and again, a post-interview thank you note can set you apart from other candidates in the interview process. Interviewers often claim that the follow up can almost be as important than the interview. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are three things to <i>avoid</i> when writing your note:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Being Late. Just as it is important to be on time (or early) for an interview, it is important to send your handwritten thank you note the <i>day of</i> your interview. This shows that you are respectful, thoughtful, and that you really want the position.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Being Careless. Mistakes are often made when people rush. Write neatly and take a minute to review your note to check for spelling or grammar errors. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Making it About You. This is a note to your reader. Your reader enjoys hearing nice thoughts about <i>themselves</i>. Make it personal while showing that you are action-oriented and interested in assisting them in situations that are important to them. For example, "It was nice to have met with you today. I really enjoyed speaking with you about your views on _________. I can see that your firm has been very successful in _______ and I'm eager to brainstorm with you more about how ________ can affect your firm in a positive way as that has been a key focus during my career." <i>(Fill in the blanks)</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sometimes you are ready for a change - a big change, one where a new hairstyle just wouldn't cut it. You may be ready for a new career. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>You can't change your wiring.</b> It's best to think of this self-project as "repackaging", or what I like to call "reinventing" yourself. Your chances of happiness and success increase when you know exactly what you like and what your strengths are. Make a list of everything you enjoyed in your previous positions. Be sure to make note of the things that you excelled at. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Step by step process.</b> Reinventing yourself won't happen overnight. Start small and know your end goal. Set measurable mini-goals along the way and celebrate each achievement. You are on your way to becoming the <i>you</i> you've always wanted to be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome." - Booker T. Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. Fail</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may have heard the quote, "To increase your success rate, you must double your failure rate." Everyone fails. To be successful, you must persevere and know that for every time you fail, you are <i>that</i> much closer to success. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. Set Goals</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Set measurable and achievable goals and write them down - daily, weekly, monthly and annually. Keep checking back to those goals, measure your progress and re-evaluate your list. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. Act</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is never going to be the "perfect" time. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> Instead of letting obstacles stall you, know that taking action will lead you to your answers. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4. Continued Improvement</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"There's always room for improvement." Successful people hold this mentality and thrive on self-improvement. Everyone makes mistakes; rather than dwell on them, reflect on them as a learning opportunity. Nobody is perfect; view your <i>weaknesses</i> as <i>areas of opportunity </i>and set goals to improve.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5. Communication is Key</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The most successful people know how to communicate with others in a way that allows them to get what they want without making others feel that they are being manipulated or pressured. Communicate with confidence. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6. Be Flexible</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Plans change and sometimes Murphy's law of "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong," applies. The most successful people know that there is no use becoming frustrated and instead, they roll with the punches. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7. Network</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Build and maintain connections. The most successful individuals had help along the way and utilized their mutually beneficial business connections and partners. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>1. Do you have a firm understanding of the skills required to do the job?</b> Take this time to go beyond "I'm a hard worker." Key into specifics. Review the requirements listed in the job description as well as points in the interview then explain how you meet and exceed those requirements. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be committed, be passionate, believe that "failure is not an option." Finding a new opportunity can be a job in itself. Speak with friends, family, a recruiter, previous employers, old colleagues; let them know you are searching and ask if they know of any law firms or companies hiring. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Set goals, know your intentions, plan your activity, role-play for interview situations. Know what you want, aim for it, know how you are going to get there and go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Know what the market might bare for someone with your particular skills and background. Know approximately how long it will take from the resume submission to the interview. Have an idea of how long your search for the <i>right</i> position will take. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You are not in a position to let fear of rejection rule your search. You interviewed, you did not get a position, you may feel discouraged. Focus on the big picture. That position may not be the <i>right</i> position for you, what can you do to improve on your next interview? Be productive and keep searching.</span></div>
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The rates at which current employers have made counteroffers has increased in the last decade. Human resource and recruiting professionals claim that accepting a counteroffer can be "career suicide."</div>
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Many candidates who are actively seeking a new position are often frustrated at their current job due to a variety of reasons. Most accept those reasons to be beyond repair without ever speaking with their supervisors. Some of these issues may easily be solved or mitigated and should be discussed before you accept a counteroffer. However, there are some issues that simply won't change.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You may have taken a few years off to raise the kids, perhaps you took care of a relative who was ill, or maybe you were just overworked and needed the time away from an office. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You're ready to get back to work. Some say it can't be done.Don't believe it. People do it every day. Getting back into the workforce can be a challenge, but it can be done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first step is to figure out what you want. You may have been giving this some thought for a while; now is the time to narrow your focus. In a way, starting over is much like beginning a new career. Write down what you enjoyed in previous positions, what were your strengths, what do you enjoy doing now, what are your strengths now, what positions you've dreamed of in the past, where you see yourself working, what you see yourself doing in 5 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now make your calls. Contact a recruiter, touch base with friends, get in contact with old colleagues and people you met through networking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Do your research:<br />Do you need to take a course or two?<br />Do you need more on-the-job experience?<br />Do you need to know more of the right people?<br />Do you need to wait until the position you want opens up?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Know that this process will take time. Use this time to brush up on your interview skills, get coffee with old business colleagues and reacquaint yourself with the business world.</span></div>
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Your firm may have an HR department and they may have brought some great talent to your team in the past... here are 5 reasons to work with an external recruiter to bring you new talent:<br />
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<b>1. Speed and Focus</b><br />
Search and placement is a recruiter's soul focus. Recruiting firms have dedicated years building an extensive network of contacts and when you bring in a recruiter, you are able to borrow this mass list of contacts.<br />
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<b>2. Credibility</b><br />
An outside recruiter is often viewed by candidates as an objective expert. Candidates may find it difficult to trust an internal recruiter as they have the firm's best interest in mind. The perspective of a trusted recruiter (who has both party's interests in mind), can influence a candidate's decision between competing offers.<br />
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<b>3. High Demand, Low Supply</b><br />
Good talent is hard to find (and retain). Finding new talent that fits well with the firm's culture requires a focused and ongoing effort. It is more cost effective for you and your team to dedicate your efforts on retention and delegate searches to an external source.<br />
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<b>4. </b><b>Market Intelligence</b><br />
In working with an experienced recruiter, you are able to borrow their inside information. Recruiters keep informed on the latest market, industry, and salary trends. Recruiters who specialize in your industry know the backgrounds, motives, successes and failures of the talent pool, thus enabling them to present only the best candidates.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>1. You don't want to go to work.</b> Not only because your bed
is just far too comfortable, but because you genuinely don't like being at work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>2. You're bored.</b> Once upon a time, you were passionate about
even the little things. Now the thought of sitting at your desk makes you want
to take a nap. You crave a challenge, but not one in your current position.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>3. Nothing excites you... even a raise.</b> If you were given a
$10,000 raise and still wouldn't be happy driving to work in the morning, it's
time to move on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>4. You search the internet <i>all the time.</i></b> And it's not for work-related purposes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>5. You procrastinate. </b>You were once the first in and the
last out, that spark has faded and somehow you are now the last in and first
out. You sit at your desk and avoid your work at all costs. If you run out of
menial ways to avoid your to do list, you watch time tick on the clock.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. You take advantage of every sick day available. </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>7. You don't like the people in your office. </b>You don't have
to celebrate every colleague's birthday with them, but life at the office is
improved if you like and respect your team.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>8. You are not performing to the best of your abilities.</b> Move
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>9. You no longer take pride in your professional appearance.</b>
You don't feel the need to brush your hair and your clothes aren't ironed (you
haven't taken them to the cleaner's in some time).</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10. You are reading this blog.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's time for a career change. It's time to meet with a
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Everything in life will seem a little brighter when you find
a job that you are truly happy with. When you feel enabled to achieve your
professional and personal goals, your life can only change for the better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When was the last
networking event you attended? Most people network on occasion and usually for
a specific purpose. Those who excel at networking make it a part of their
lifestyle. The idea is "give a little, get a little." </span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Network IS:</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Network is NOT:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>An occasional activity.</b> It becomes truly effective when it is a part
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take the time to build relationships, build a solid reputation, and help others to achieve success. Your return on investment will be much greater than you thought. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Optimize Your Resume</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As in, Search Engine Optimize. Just the same as how a Google search uses Search Engine Optimization to give you the most relevant results, recruiters, and HR departments sometimes use electronic applicant tracking systems to sort through resumes and cover letters to provide them with the most relevant candidates in the applicant database.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Maximize your exposure by adding in relevant keywords used in the job description. Build these keywords into your work experience, education and qualifications sections. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Key honors/awards: List these under Education.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Key Skills: Use bullet points under Work Experience to convey your key skills that are most relevant to the position.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make your resume easy for the reader to speed read without missing pertinent information. Divide your resume into clearly headed sections: </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Education, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Experience, and Activities. Don't get too fancy with the fonts, the basics are easiest to read. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Don't be late.</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Keep Murphy's Law in mind, "Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong." Your car may break down or your alarm clock may be set for 6 pm instead of 6 am, derailing your scheduled day. Give yourself plenty of time to be in the vicinity early, stop for a coffee and review your notes, then head into the building about 15 minutes early.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>5. Don't ask about the salary, benefits or perks.</b> The initial interview is not about what the firm can do for you, instead share what you can do for the firm. Ask about the job and what your responsibilities would be. Make them feel that you are the best fit for that job and share your previous successes relating to the expected responsibilities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The following words demonstrate a lack of effort, leadership and confidence:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1. "Hopefully"</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Double check your resume, cover letter, and online presence to delete this word. You are a confident individual who uses language that projects confidence. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">2. "Professional"</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Clearly, you conduct yourself in a "professional" manner, nearly everyone describes how they conduct themselves this way. Demonstrate your creativity and imagination to find new ways to answer their question. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>3. "Implemented"</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Implemented" implies that you <i>followed </i>someone else's lead. The only time this word is accepted is when it is preceded by "planned and...".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>4. "Team Player"</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Show that you are a team player without using the words "team player." Get creative and provide information about how your team was successful or how you enjoy taking on a mentor position. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is not the place to share what you <i>wanted </i>to do. This is the place to share concrete information on what you <i>did. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Leaders are desired. The interviewer is more impressed to know that you were the one </span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">being </i><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">assisted</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. They want to know what you achieved, how you achieved it and the size of the team you led in the process. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What is the difference between listening and hearing? It was once explained to one of our associates that during an exam, the room is quiet yet there are sounds everywhere. You can hear the sound of the fan spinning, you can hear the person next to you tapping their pencil, you can hear people outside talking as they walk by the room. Those things are only distracting when you listen to them; when you focus your attention on them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We often listen for what we want to hear. It's human nature, we like to get what we want. Let's say you asked for some time off during the firm's busiest time. You're told that it just can't happen and that with the workload, people are already going in on weekends and there is only one week left before things really get crazy around the office. Somehow, what you heard was, "Go ahead and take your time off as long as it's in this next week before things really get busy at the office." Not exactly the interpretation your boss meant to leave you with. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sometimes, we listen for what we don't want to hear. Think back to a time when you were offered constructive criticism on your work, "Great job on the report, we love it and we're sending it to the client tomorrow. One thing I can mention is that the colors on the graphs should be the client's colors. It would add a little something extra." Somehow, through all the positive praise, all you hear is, "You're report wasn't good enough." What you interpreted was not at all what the feedback stating.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take the time to listen and focus on what they are saying. Notice their facial expressions and body language. Pay attention to their voice inflection. Take note of their mood, timing, and agenda. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stop hearing and start listening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Alisa Levitt, Owner of Levitt & Associates, Inc.,</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> was recently featured on a podcast with "The Lawyer in Blue Jeans," Jeff Isaac.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"I'm just too busy right now..." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"This is the way it has always been...."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"I wouldn't know where to start...."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We have all said something along those lines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Consider though, that the quality of your excuses determines the quality of your life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More often than not, at the core of our excuses and resistance to taking action is fear. This could be the fear of failing, fear of being rejected, or fear of not being good enough. No one <i>wants</i> to look foolish or mess up. Our fears stem from our natural instinct to protect ourselves from pain. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To live a fulfilling life, risk is necessary - the risk of rejection, the risk of failure, the risk of pain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We look for excuses to justify our inaction. That is, it's human instinct to go so far as to actively seek out evidence to support the validity of opinions and we avoid, ignore and discredit anything that might be contradicting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Don't let your fears and self doubts own you. "Don't give your excuses the power to stop you from doing whatever it takes to transform your life into one that inspires you." - Margie Warrell</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your life experiences are limited or optimized by your willingness to let go of your excuses, dream bigger and live boldly. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Write down the excuses you've made in the past and write what limitations those excuses have set on your life experiences so far. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Seek evidence that challenges the validity of your excuses. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Set measurable mini goals toward your big goal. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Congratulations, you accepted a position at a new firm! Now you have a new legal assistant. Each of you depends on one another to complete your tasks. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are 3 effective communication strategies to help you develop a successful working relationship:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Get to know your legal assistant. </b>When you know your legal assistant on a more personal level, you can interpret what they mean to say based on intuition and cut back on guesswork. Making the effort to learn about them can only enhance your work experience. <b> </b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Listen.</b> This is often the most overlooked communication skill. You won't miss any important information if you pay close attention to what they're saying. Active listening takes practice. It's a challenge not to interrupt others and even more challenging to welcome differing perspectives. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's tempting to use a new job offer as a bargaining chip to get your current firm to counter and offer you higher pay. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Don't think about it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More often than not, this situation does not have a happy ending. If your goal is to get a raise, it's best to negotiate it prior to starting a job search. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Consider these points:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You are now no longer a part of the inner circle. Instead, you are seen as the one who was looking to leave. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If the firm needs to make cutbacks in the future, you may be at the top of the list.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Among recruiters, the rule of thumb is "70 to 80 percent of people who accept counteroffers either leave or are let go within a year."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Consider your happiness. Why did you start searching for a job to begin with? Remember the factors that drove you to look: personality fit, you don't care for your boss, you're bored with the work, you are not recognized for your efforts, insane deadlines, etc. Chances are the situation will still be the same going forward. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Know the reality of the situation. If you needed to have one foot out the door to receive the salary increase you wanted, what's going to happen in the future? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Should you want to work for the other firm someday, they will remember that you went all the way through the hiring process only to accept a counteroffer and most likely not be interested. </span></li>
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Levitt & Associates Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16205781702729486152noreply@blogger.com0Ladera Ranch, CA, USA33.550735 -117.6411716999999733.497802 -117.72185269999997 33.603668000000006 -117.56049069999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6184095443865637326.post-48913848828070550422015-12-13T16:28:00.000-08:002016-05-24T16:29:13.771-07:00Working with Attorney Recruiters Made Easy<h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some people are confused by what it is an attorney recruiter does. Here are a few tips to make working with a recruiter easy:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Recruiters search for candidates. </b>They match candidates with available opportunities provided to them by their law firm or corporate in-house clients. Recruiters do not find attorneys jobs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Working with a recruiter is not the end-all solution to your search. </b>View it as a part of the bigger picture. Recruiters recommend that you maximize your individual job leads by utilizing other job seeking channels such as networking with other attorneys and individuals connected to the law profession.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Work together.</b> You are on the same team. Its best to be open and honest from the get-go. Build an authentic relationship with your recruiter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Above all, know that a recruiter does not work <i>for</i> you, a recruiter works <i>with</i> you. </b></span></li>
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Levitt & Associates Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16205781702729486152noreply@blogger.com0Ladera Ranch, CA, USA33.550735 -117.6411716999999733.550735 -117.64117169999997 33.550735 -117.64117169999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6184095443865637326.post-10750725469437576082015-11-17T15:44:00.000-08:002016-02-29T16:25:08.878-08:006 Steps for a Career Breakthrough<h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">SelfGrowth.com featured an article written by author, Kathy Caprino who shares insight to get past constraints and limitations when in a career and life transition. </span><br />
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