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	<description>Diane Rifkin, J.D., provides insight and strategic advice about attorney recruiting</description>
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		<title>FIVE STRATEGIES TO USE IN AN INTERVIEW</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Diane Rifkin, Esq.
So you&#8217;re back from vacation&#8230; work doesn&#8217;t seem challenging anymore, you actually want more hands-on experience (imagine that?!?) and you&#8217;ve decided to explore employment opportunities.  There&#8217;s a good chance that you haven&#8217;t interviewed in awhile, and the thought of facing down several unfamiliar attorneys can be daunting!
Our candidates frequently ask us to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=422</link>
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		<title>REVISE YOUR RESUME TODAY, BENEFIT IMMEDIATELY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Diane Rifkin, Esq.
Have you been too busy at work or with your personal life to give thought to revising your resume?  If you think that your position seems secure, then you might believe that you can always update it when the “time” arrives.  Rifkin Consulting finds that being pro-active with regard to your resume [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=413</link>
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		<title>FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE &#8211; MAXIMIZE YOUR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Diane Rifkin, Esq.
There are numerous factors that influence relationships, many of which are under-appreciated and neglected.  Too busy to attend seminars on business development?  Short of extra cash to spend on professional coaching sessions? Here are some simple ways that you can maximize opportunities to connect with people.   

APPEARANCE: Most people recognize the importance [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=402</link>
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		<title>Do You Know Where Your Resume Is?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Diane Rifkin, Esq.
Summer time brings thoughts of fun vacations, warm weather and a slower pace altogether. It might surprise you to know that this is typically a very busy recruiting period, as candidates begin to reflect on previous months and often question their futures.  Sometimes a candidate knows that a change is imminent and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=397</link>
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		<title>Managing the GEN-NET (Net Generation) of Young Lawyers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Diane Rifkin, Esq.
President, Rifkin Consulting
 
Times have changed!  In the past, there was a distinct demarcation between learning, working and fun.  Today, people expect to have fun even when they are learning or working and networking has gained unprecedented importance in every facet of life. Understanding GEN-NET lawyers will play a significant role with regard [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=377</link>
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		<title>How The Economy (And Layoffs) Changed The Way Attorneys View Compensation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Diane Rifkin, Esq.
President, Rifkin Consulting
No industry has escaped unscathed from the perilous effects of the economic slump. The biggest economic crisis since the great depression has left the legal sector gasping for breath. With layoffs and salary freezes rampant in the industry, young lawyers have been compelled to take a hard look at the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=359</link>
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		<title>Working for a Law Firm vs. In House</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Attorney’s Biggest Dilemma 
You’ve made good grades in college, scored high marks on the LSATs, gotten your JD from a top tier law school, and landed a job at the law firm of  Big, Bigger &#38; Best.  Congratulations! 
Two or three years later &#8211; after billing more hours than you knew there were in a year [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=340</link>
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		<title>ARE COVER LETTERS STILL RELEVANT TODAY?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Diane Rifkin
President, Rifkin Consulting
We work with clients who want to hire top attorneys, and applicants seeking to work with the best law firms and companies.  On a daily basis, we are faced with changes in the recruiting industry &#8211; primarily as a result of increased internet use.
For example, many law firms require that attorney candidates be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=327</link>
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		<title>IS THERE ALWAYS A BENEFIT TO WORKING HARDER?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning I read an article about a legal secretary who worked for BigLaw. How fortunate she felt to have survived previous rounds of layoffs in this distressed economy!
Last year alone, approximately 56,000 attorneys were laid off in the United States &#8211; either due to the economy and/or performance issues. Thousands of support staff were [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=319</link>
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		<title>Networking Strategies for Attorneys That Really Work!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Part 2: Strengthening Client Relationships 
What are some of the best ways to strengthen client relationships? 
Strategy 1: Understand the True Value of Referrals
A referral to another requires more than the initial gesture to be valuable.  Always follow up with the referee to inquire how the referral has worked out.
When accepting a referral, always keep the referrer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.rifkinconsulting.com/?p=305</link>
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