Today’s legal support job market is more competitive than ever before. For every successful candidate, there might be several rejections. This is a fact of life when it comes to your search – however, it doesn’t make it any easier. It’s a Candidates’ Market Professionals who have avoided the job market for years are now… Read More »
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Should You Consider Hiring a Candidate Who Appears Overqualified?
On paper, the candidate looks fantastic. During the interview, the candidate astonishes you with their competence, thoughtfulness and achievements. This candidate sounds great. In fact, they sound too great. Should you hire a candidate who is overqualified for the job you’re offering? While overqualification can make many hiring managers balk, hiring a candidate who appears… Read More »
Using Nonverbal Communication During an Interview to Leave a Lasting Impression
Much of what we wish to communicate is conveyed by what we say. Even more is conveyed by what we don’t say. Like it or not, body language makes an immediate impression on others. It can either emphasize or undermine our spoken or written statements, depending on whether it is in harmony with our words… Read More »
Five Strategies to Increase Productivity in Your Legal Department
In a legal department, the work is never done. When pressing issues are addressed, there are emerging and “sleeping” issues to contend with. As a result, the question of productivity and efficiency looms. How can a legal department get more done in less time – and ensure everyone is focusing on the most important matters?… Read More »
How to (Professionally) Handle a Difficult Team Member
Legal support professionals need strong teamwork skills. On any project, they may consult both with other legal support staff and lawyers within their firm or department. They may also need to reach out to professionals in other fields, such as accountants, surveyors, or medical experts. Teamwork is key, and one difficult team member can make… Read More »
How to Discuss Your Experience During a Job Interview
When you’re seeking a new position as a legal support professional, it’s important to showcase your past experience and demonstrate how it will help a law firm, legal department or other organization to succeed. To do this, think about how you talk about your work experience during a job interview. Here’s how to prepare for… Read More »
Outdated Management Advice to Abandon
Studies of human behavior in the workplace have exploded in recent decades, which means that much of the management advice our parents grew up using is outdated – and in some cases, actually harmful to productivity and motivation. Here are some of the “worst offenders” and how to replace them with tools that work: “To… Read More »
Not All Recruiters Are Created Equal: 5 Traits to Look for in a Legal Support Recruiting Firm
Partnering with a staffing firm can pay off – but only if you partner with the right staffing firm. When you choose the right recruiter, they become an ally and a resource who can help you hire more efficiently, find better candidates, and reach your long-term organizational goals. Here are five traits to look for… Read More »
Common Job Offer Mistakes to Avoid Making
A job offer is never a decision made lightly. By the time you are ready to extend an offer to your top candidate, you’ve put in numerous hours and a great deal of thought. You’ve focused hard on the candidate search and made certain that this is the top contender in the field for the… Read More »
What Attracts Top Legal Support Talent in Toronto?
Finding good legal support talent can be tough. Attracting the best professional talent available can seem even more impossible – especially if your organization is small or your recruiting budget is limited. Fortunately, you don’t have to settle for mediocre staff. By working with a recruiter who specializes in placing legal support talent, you can… Read More »