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
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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
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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 MoreThe Psychology Of Marketing Yourself – Part 2 | By Jerome Shore
In Part 1 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 want to
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 MoreMake the most of your summer business development
We are all familiar with the private bar adage of grinder, minder, finder. That was so yesterday! Lawyers today are faced with the daunting task of having to do it
Read MoreCompensation season: Never too early to prepare for next year
I’ve been recruiting lawyers for over 20 years. What occurs every year, never ceases to amaze. My phone rings regularly (believe me, I am not complaining), asking for comparable data
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 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 MoreLegal Technology & Legal Practice
Innovation in legal technology has not only changed the face of legal practice, but has also created new areas of demand in the legal market. “Globally, demand for e-Discovery, forensic
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 MoreTransformation in the Legal Market: How to Stay Competitive!
We’ve heard it many times over: the legal job market is changing and lawyers are facing ever more competition for coveted spots. Despite these new challenges, legal professionals can take
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 MoreGetting Hired in the Digital Age
“With the digital age upon us, having a professional, thorough and accurate LinkedIn profile can very easily be the difference between securing an interview and having your application discarded. Ask
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 More#JobInterviews: Common Feedback from Employers that You Should Know!
“Much of what employers are looking for in an interview is whether or not you’ll be a fit with their firm or organization,” observes Mike Aujla, Partner at ZSA. Orit Sinai,
Read MoreWhat to Expect in 2016
We have asked the President of ZSA, Warren Bongard, what he thinks we can expect in 2016. “The Canadian legal landscape is quickly changing before our eyes.
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