In an effort to spread some positivity, this week I decided that it would be wonderful to hear from some of the happiest lawyers in Toronto, as it relates to their career fulfillment. Though happiness, in essence, means different things to different lawyers, there are a few commonalities among them.
Read MorePerfecting Your LinkedIn Profile – 6 Tips
By: Amrit Rai, Recruitment Partner & Mike Race, Client Partner at ZSA LinkedIn is arguably one of the most important tools in one’s professional arsenal. The platform has over half
Read MorePutting Together a Legal Resume – A Few Key Pointers to Get You Started
Your resume is a marketing tool, a living document that should be tailored to accord with whatever job you are applying for. The main function of your resume is to land you an interview. Make no mistake, a good resume can do you wonders.
Read MoreCareer Reflection During the Pandemic: Private Practice v. In-House. What are you better suited for?
Another week during the pandemic has passed and a big congrats goes out to you! It isn’t easy working from home, away from our colleagues and miles away from Bay Street.
Read MoreHow to Make Better Decisions | Jerome Shore
Last week I had breakfast with a friend who is looking for a new job. He had received an offer which he thought was a low opening bid to which
Read MoreLunch Works | Jerome Shore
It’s my life mission to help lawyers make more money or at least to have more satisfaction in their work. My number one idea is to cultivate existing relationships. The
Read MoreMaking the Leap – Re-Entering Private Practice from In-House
Mobility has become the norm in the legal sector. Whether it is a law firm expanding its offices globally, or a lawyer practising in different countries, making moves in one
Read MoreMake Generous Your Brand
Is it possible to turbo charge your brand using generosity to provide the energy? A bigger and better brand will have lots of benefits for you while you’re making the
Read MoreQ&A with a Consultant – Myriam Lapierre
About the Recruiter – Myriam! What type of recruiting do you do? I focus on the recruitment of legal assistants, paralegals, legal translators, and law firm management. We also recently
Read MoreThe Psychology of Marketing Yourself – Part 3 | By Jerome Shore
In Parts 1 and 2 of this five part series I explained the psychological problem many lawyers face that inhibits their relationship building marketing. It’s that their ‘ego’ which doesn’t
Read MoreStress Hardy Transition – By: Jerome Shore
When humans face stressful circumstances their automatic reaction is to become conservative and use solutions that worked in the past. This is one instinct that worked in prehistoric times when
Read MoreTrends in the Legal Market across Canada
The legal market in Canada is constantly evolving, but thankfully ZSA is here to help. We sat down with some of our consultants to learn more about recent trends in
Read MoreTo Specialize or Not To Specialize
Whether to specialize in a particular area of law is a nagging question for many young lawyers just starting their careers. In order to make an informed decision, candidates may
Read MoreFrom Big Law to Boutique?
Whether to leave a big national shop for a boutique is a tough career decision and requires serious consideration. When making such a decision, candidates often have many questions, such
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know to Handle Job Offers
Congratulations, you’ve finally got your ticket out! So what’s next? Accepting an offer right away seems to be the easiest thing. But what if you want to negotiate the offer?
Read MoreTips to Hack Your Job Search
Searching for a new job can be a challenging and draining experience. But don’t get stressed out! At ZSA, our consultants have some tips to share with you to make
Read MoreBoosting Soft Skills
How do legal professionals stand out in today’s competitive legal talent pool? Do they achieve academic excellence? Possess superior legal skills? Are they the top billers at their law firms?
Read MoreShould I Stay or Should I Go – How to Deal with A Counter-Offer After You Resign
Resignations are uncomfortable, awkward, and an experience we would otherwise prefer to avoid. Still, if and when the time comes, we hope that they go as smoothly and quickly as
Read MoreMoving Up: 4 Tips for Making Partner
At ZSA, our consultants have an ear to the ground on the ins-and-outs of achieving partnership roles. Over the last number of years, however, we’ve seen the “traditional” path from
Read More5 Tips on How to Enrich Your Network
Job seekers will agree that one piece of advice they often receive is to “network, network, network.” But in the midst of a job search (and, let’s face it, multiple
Read MoreChanging Law Firm Structures: How do These Affect You?
Over the last 20 years, the legal landscape has changed dramatically. We have seen an increase in international law firms, spurred by globalization and mergers across continents. New law firm
Read MoreAre you a Legal Professional on the Move? Top 4 Reasons to Work with a Recruiter
If you’re a legal professional on the move, or simply considering your options, have you considered working with a recruiter? Whether you are a lawyer, legal assistant, paralegal, or law
Read MoreThe A-Player, the Game-Changer, the ZSA Superstar
We all know that an employers’ mission is to hire a superstar for their team. We meet with hundreds of candidates who present extremely well – but can we identify
Read MoreCore Values Embedded in a #Winning Workplace
We put the question to our ZSA team and what follows is a collection of their industry insight. The idea of a strong corporate culture has become a heavily emphasised
Read MoreWhy Great Employees Leave Great Jobs
What makes a great employee leave a great job? We put the question to our ZSA team and what follows is a collection of their industry insight. “In short, people
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