ZSA is excited to announce a new partnership with Blink Equity! Together, we’re committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusiveness in the legal industry. “ZSA is determined to
Read MoreFormer Deloitte GC Takes on Unusual Recruiting Role After Retiring From Partnership
Original article posted on Law.com written by Gail J. Cohen Ken Freeden wants to leverage his knowledge and relationships to provide more opportunities for disabled lawyers and create a more
Read MoreAdvice to My Younger Self: Reflections of Successful Lawyers
By: Orit Sinai and Jonathan Cullen We all sometimes wish we could back in time. As legal professionals learn from their mistakes, they think “I wish I knew that earlier.”
Read MoreThe Secret to Lawyers’ Happiness
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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreThe Psychology Of Marketing Yourself – Part 1 | By Jerome Shore
As a lawyer you have a service to market. You’re motivated to market your practice because you like what you do and it’s your livelihood. If you’re in private practice marketing
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 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 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 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
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