Archive for February, 2009

ACADEMY AWARDS THAT YOU MISSED; AND THE OSCAR GOES TO….

Near daily discussions with associate attorneys seem to have a common thread; we talk about how to stay relevant and preserve one’s career during these challenging economic times.  Thousands of attorneys have been laid off as a result of downsizing, but at Rifkin Consulting we see numerous examples of how professional disaster can either be [...]

TAKE SOME WEIGHT OFF (WITHOUT LOSING A POUND!)

By Dan Witt, Senior Attorney Recruiter
When I played basketball in high school, in certain practice drills our coach required each of us to weigh a weighted vest. This built up our strength and stamina, but when I finally got to remove the vest and hand it off to the next player it was, well…it was [...]

Ten Dumbest Interview Mistakes

At Rifkin Consulting, we hope that 2009 is off to a good start for you…time to get back in the groove.  But how about a little levity – must we get serious so soon?  We have prepared a light-hearted expose, compiled from years of debriefing with law firms, colleagues and attorney candidates…Enjoy!
All job interviewers want [...]