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.
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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
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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 MoreWhat to do if the job you applied for/were interviewing for is put “on hold”
It’s a tough time right now to be on the job hunt. The COVID-19 situation has meant that businesses are trying to deal with an entirely new set of circumstances, which is evolving on a daily basis, and this has naturally resulted in delays to most hiring processes.
Read More4 Ways to Ace Your Video Interview
With the current virus uncertainty and social distancing, we’re noticing all pending interviews are being switched to video calls at the moment. Here are 4 tips to help you ace your video interview.
Read MoreGetting Back in the Game – Returning to Work After a Hiatus
People have taken time off work for a number of reasons; the need to care for family members, suffering from burnout, made redundant, or simply taking time to travel and self-reflect. Although the thought of job searching can be daunting, giving a reason for any gap in your work history and showcasing willingness to get back into the arena (by following some of the tips below) will help you land the job you want.
Read MoreMaking the Leap – Re-Entering Private Practice from In-House
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 MoreThree and a Half Simple Steps to Being a Pro Quality Coach | Jerome Shore
Partners and GCs are not only lawyers. They also coach in many situations. There are partners growing associates, GCs nurturing staff lawyers, lawyers as managers coaching assistants, lawyers as parents
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 MoreYet Another Time Management System that Works | Jerome Shore
Many lawyers have told me about the difficulties they have managing their time given all of their competing priorities. Recently a partner related the difficulties of doing it all; practice,
Read MoreTiming, body language, eye contact key to acing your interview
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I am often asked what the appropriate protocols are after you’ve interviewed for a new position. While my career focuses on the lawyer market, one would be hard-pressed to
Read MoreTiming, body language, eye contact key to acing your interview | Warren Bongard
I am often asked what the appropriate protocols are after you’ve interviewed for a new position. While my career focuses on the lawyer market, one would be hard-pressed to argue
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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
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 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 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 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 MoreThe Perfect Resume
Here at ZSA, we spend a lot of time looking at resumes and there are some that just grab our attention more than others. Whether you’re cleaning up an old
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