The code of professional responsibility or conduct that governs the manner in which a lawyer may advertise his or her services provides some fairly tight restrictions marketing efforts. It can be difficult to find all the work that you want, whether you are a new lawyer or you have been established for a while and are looking for some freelance work. With this in mind, there are some strategies that you can utilize to find more work as a legal professional. Make Presentations Lawyers commo...

When you need to hire new people, you want to hire the best people possible. But how do you find those people? Often, you can’t tell if someone is going to actually work out until you have seen them on the job, but there are some things you can do to give yourself a better chance of finding the right person. What Other People Say It can be annoying and time-consuming to contact references, but what a former co-worker or boss says about someone can tell you a lot about a person. No ma...

As an employer, you should be carefully screening the applicants who want to work for you. While it's important to read through their resume and cover letter, performing the right background checks can ensure that you’re only hiring the most qualified and trustworthy people for your team. There are many different types of employment background checks, but here are four to definitely consider running on potential hires: Criminal Background Check Criminal background checks can help...

Ever wondered why your perfectly written job ads don’t attract top applicants? For a long time, starting the job listing with a company self-introduction paragraph has been considered a best practice. The bigger the brand, the higher the interest of the candidates. BUT… Somehow, the job listings of our tech and startup clients always attracted more top applicants who were genuinely interested in the job and the company than the big brands.  Indeed, the big brands...

If you are looking for work currently, about to graduate, or in a position that you want to improve upon, you are not alone. It can feel difficult, but it doesn't need to be. If you want your new dream job, personalize your resume in the following ways:   State Your Intention and Goals One of the best ways to personalize your resume is to state your goals or intentions at the top. This does some things that increase your chances of getting an interview. Firstly, it shows that y...