Firm Advice

It’s a new year, and the perfect time to reflect on your career goals. Are you one hundred percent satisfied at your current company? Are there things beside compensation, which you struggle to navigate? The most common reason I hear from candidates on why they are considering a change has nothing to do with compensation, and everything to do with certain fixed aspects of their current position, such as the environment, conflicts, and management. You never know what else is out there unless you take the time to explore those opportunities. I am here to help. If you are considering a move in 2024, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can reach me via LinkedIn or directly at my email at ndesbois@firmadvice.com. Firm Advice #careerchange #future #goals #careerdevelopment #careerhappiness photo credit: pch.vector via freepik.com

Interviews can be nerve wracking but the single most valuable piece of advice I can offer when preparing for an interview is to prepare your 30 second elevator pitch on who you are and what you are looking for. Most interviews start with a simple tell me about yourself. Having rehearsed what you will say when that inevitably comes up can help relieve a lot of the tension and anxieties of walking into an interview. Moreover, knowing and having seriously thought about your qualifications for that position, and why you are interested in a new opportunity, will help you answer most interview questions. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where an interviewer asked you something unexpected? I would love to hear about it! Firm Advice #interview #interviewprep #interviewing #careeradvice (photo credit: Sora Shimazaki via pexels.com)

The holiday season is often associated with family, festive gatherings, and a well-deserved break. However, it's also a great time to commence your journey towards finding an opportunity that might just transform your career. Although people often put off their job search until the end of the holidays, it can be surprisingly advantageous time to kickstart your job search now! Firms and companies are still hiring, and with more candidates putting off their search until the new year it can mean less competition, giving you a better chance to stand out. Moreover, if your goal is to start a new position in the new year, then looking now gives you the best chance to secure a position for 2024, as the interview process often takes at least a couple weeks. Lastly, with more time off you will have additional time to take advantage of for interviewing and meetings with crucial connections. If you are interested in picking up your job search do not hesitate to reach out at ndesbois@firmadvice.com. Firm Advice #careerdevelopment #jobsearch #FirmAdvice #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice (photo credit: freepik.com)

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As cold and flu season picks up, it is not unusual for our candidates to let us know that they aren’t feeling well. While we understand the desire to push through an interview despite not feeling our best, we always recommend postponing the virtual interview if you cannot give 100 percent (and of course, if in-person you should not attend as you could be contagious). If the interview is virtual and you feel you can still give close to 100 percent and most importantly you want to proceed with the interview, then we are here to support your decisions! However, you only get one shot at a first impression. Your well-being should come first, and employers are more than willing to postpone interviews when you’re under the weather. So please do not feel pushed to interview when you cannot give close to 100 percent! If you are pushed, or even encouraged, to move forward with the interview when you are not up for it, then either that recruiter or the opportunity may not be the right fit for you! Have you ever been pushed to interview when it was against your best interest? I would love to hear how you handled it. Firm Advice #legalcareer #interview #careeradvice