At Rifkin Consulting, Inc., we are hearing whispers of layoffs in law firms. Attorneys are telling us that some of the big firms are again in the process of weeding out associates, and good jobs are sparse. Recruiters saw this doom and gloom scenario in the early 2000’s, and it did last for a two [...]
Whether you have lost your job or just want to move on…being prepared for interviews must not be underestimated. Because you rarely know the personalities of your potential interviewers – or which approach they will take to ascertain whether you’ll be a fit for their firm – proper preparation is crucial.
I advise my attorney candidates [...]
The economy has many people confused about whether to leave their jobs and search for greener pastures. Law firm associate attorneys are no exception. These talented and hard-working attorneys wonder whether to wait out the uncertainty – or – test the waters. A large part of the answer lies in determining what an individual really [...]
