Despite your best attempts to plan ahead, many situations may result in a need to hire a legal support professional as soon as possible. As with any project, hiring done in a rush can create the temptation to cut corners. In your hurry to get someone in the position, you may find yourself settling for… Read More »
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6 Legal Support Job Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
The best interview is a dialogue in which both you, your recruiter, and the employer to determine whether you’ll have a strong working relationship together. Preparing questions to ask during your interview helps you determine whether this job is the right fit. It also demonstrates your engagement and enthusiasm, helping you stand out among your… Read More »
7 Signs of a Great Law Clerk Recruitment Firm in Toronto
Working with a recruiter can improve your job search by connecting you to more job openings and helping you find employers who offer a better fit for your skills. To fully benefit from your relationship with your recruiter, however, you’ll want to connect with outstanding recruitment firms – not a run of the mill outfit.… Read More »
Want to Achieve Your Career Goals? Then Leave Your Ego at the Door
Ego is a double-edged sword. Too little, and you become a doormat, unwilling or unable to seize opportunities that appear for you because you feel you don’t “deserve” them. Too much, and you become bullheaded – unwilling or unable to seize opportunities because you feel they don’t “deserve” you. To achieve your goals, you’ll need… Read More »
5 Reasons to Spring for the Best Legal Talent
Every law firm or legal department wants to hire the best talent they can find…don’t they? In fact, many firms shy away from hiring an outstanding candidate if the candidate stands to be a game-changer for their organization. Concerns about candidates being overqualified or about additional salary outlays loom large in many managers’ minds. When… Read More »
4 Signs Your Interview Answers Aren’t Working (and How to Fix It)
Have you been on several interviews, but are still waiting for a job offer? If so, it may be time to rethink your interview strategy. Start by talking to your recruiter. They can help you pinpoint specific interview mistakes you may be committing and help you address them. In addition, ask yourself whether any of… Read More »
How to Assess a Legal Assistant Job Offer
After a focused job search, you finally have an offer in hand. Congratulations! But do the organization and position offer the next career step you want and need? No matter how excited you are, don’t say “I accept” until you’re certain this is the job you want. Here are a few things to consider as… Read More »
Toronto Legal Support Career: Plagued by Job Search Stress? Here’s What to Do
The job search can be tough. The clock is ticking, money is tight and all you want is the chance to exercise your professional skills in a supportive environment. Meanwhile, you can’t help but be concerned that the best job postings are just beyond your reach – and so is the bright future they provide.… Read More »
Is Your Hiring Process Costing You Money?
Every moment you have a legal support position that isn’t filled your organization is losing money. The person who should fill the position isn’t there to do productive work. Essential tasks for that position are covered temporarily by other staff, who must sacrifice some of their own productive time to pitch in. And management staff… Read More »
6 Best Practices for Conducting a Discreet Job Search
Looking for a new job can be stressful when you’re trying to keep your search quiet at your current job. You want to maintain connections with your current employer and strengthen your professional relationships, but you also want to find a new position. How do you navigate this terrain successfully? Here are seven “best practices”… Read More »