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Are career breaks a red flag? 🚩 Let's chat about it! For lawyers, CV gaps can raise eyebrows, but it's essential to consider the stories behind these pauses. Often, valid reasons like personal health, caregiving, education, or personal fulfilment lead to these breaks. Life is diverse, and people may step away from legal careers for various reasons. These gaps don't necessarily indicate a lack of commitment; they can signify resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of a balanced life. They can offer invaluable life experiences that enrich a lawyer’s perspective. Parenthood, for instance, hones skills in negotiation, time management, and empathy—crucial assets for a legal professional. Let’s not judge, but instead, seek to understand the narratives behind these career breaks. What are your thoughts on career breaks as a lawyer? #LegalCareers #CareerGaps

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞? or 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝? We are here to help. Book a 30 minute session with our experienced team of more than 100 lawyers, who will help you in navigating your career path. Here's how: We start by 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 and 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬. We will look at different industries and job roles, as well as the qualifications and experiences they require. Together, we'll set realistic career goals for you. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and book a session with us. Your first session will be absolutely free. Comment "Interested" and we will share the booking link with you! #careergoals #law #careercoach #legal #mentorship

If you’re not pursuing a career related to your study field, what other career option? Isn’t that the question most #freshgraduate will ponder for? I studied law, if I don’t practice law and no plan to do any legal related matters, what can I do as my #career option? The question should be, what do you want to achieve with a career? If you don’t know, it doesn’t matter what you choose to do. It’s a Friday, it’s ok to dream a little. Dream of what an ideal career means to you When you’re successful in your career, how does it look like? How do you know you have the ideal career? ♥️

You know when I meet students for career counselling☀ I ask them why do you want to do law? ⏰ Is it really your calling? 🏹 I have found students who are such good creative heads Some are so good at marketing 🎾 Some make good content 🤺 Some have a strong entrepreneurial side. 🎯 They are pursuing now both law and their passion! We have identified how both can go hand in hand🔖 Cause 3 of the mentees are now students and also doing their thing🛼 from legal designing, to marketing and content 🥏 They are understanding it's not about just doing what everyone else is. Is about doing what you are crazy about? 🥳 What is that you love madly deeply insanely! ❤ That's how I play the role of mentor :) 🌺 I am very proud of the way I am contributing & I am unstoppable 🌻🤩💯 Thanks to those who believed ✨✨ #law #lawyers #legalprofession #lawschools #careercounselling #careerdevelopment #careercoach #careercoaching #lawstudents #legaleducation #mindset #passion #legal #legaleducation #womeninlaw

This is a career assessment designed to evaluate your potential to excel as a lawyer. I scored 17/20, which makes me perfect for the job. It is fortunate since the law was my backup career. Are you confident in your ability to thrive in this position?

💼 New Year, New Career? Our latest blog is packed with expert tips to help legal professionals kickstart their 2025 job search. From market insights to networking advice, we’ve got you covered. Read now and get ahead! 📖✨ https://buff.ly/498BAfZ #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerChange #NewYearGoals #JobOpportunities

When you don't have a career plan, you will fall for anything and this will have a negative effect on your career progression. Recently, I gave a legal advice to the CEO of a company and I said, if you succumb to the offer to sell the company intellectual property, you've sold what is supposed to be a lifetime investment. The truth is, it's not all career plans that get materialised easily but with patience and time, they will be achieved. So, don't give up on your career plans, keep working on them. One day, you will see that you are living in the reality of your career dreams. #WCW #legaladvice #lawyer

One thing I enjoy most about being mid-career is the opportunity to support the next generation of lawyers. I’ve been reflecting on their great questions about career development, especially being at a career crossroads. It made me realize that a lot of my responses aren't the ones I heard most often at their stage. Sharing a few of them here in case this encourages someone early in their legal career journey! Will also share others. 1.    There isn’t a moment when you’ll have your career completely figured out. Hopefully, realizing this will save you some agony along the way! Know that you don’t have to get everything right from the start to have a successful career. And, there isn’t a single recipe for success. Yes, some paths are easier than others. You’ll be told about “ideal” career decisions – e.g., “the sweet spot” to make “x” move or take “y” position. The admonishment to “never” have a gap in your resume, or face doom. But your career happens along with the rest of your life, and there are times when the preferred path won’t be feasible for you based on professional or personal reasons – or may not be what you want. This doesn’t automatically relegate you to a failed career. I’ve found that some of the most interesting – and successful – people I’ve encountered in the legal profession didn’t have the most predictable or favored career path. The possibilities and surprises are also what will make your legal career (and life) an adventure! 2.    Know your values (including your beliefs and priorities) and consider them in your career choices. This may seem obvious, but, in practice, it’s easy in a profession involving grind and grit to forget this. I’ve heard many lawyers repeat that, at some point, they lost themselves in their work. Consistently reminding yourself what you value most in life will help you make conscious career choices aligned with those values, and minimize regrets later. What you value will also likely change at least in some ways as you go through different stages of life, so don’t forget to regularly re-evaluate what matters to you, and how this should impact your career. 3.    Maximize the job you have right now, but put it in the right perspective. Individual career opportunities are more like friends with benefits than a marriage. The two of you are obligated to each other only as long as it works for both of you. That could mean years, or months. That doesn’t mean you don’t take a job seriously (slacking off obviously doesn’t help either of you), but it does mean that you should go into a role with goals that you periodically assess in light of the organizational environment. This way, you’ll have a better sense of when it’s time to move on to further your career (or retire), and have a better shot of doing so amicably. To you newer lawyers, welcome! Congratulations on getting here, and best wishes on your career adventure! I hope we as a legal profession proactively ensure you’re championed along the way.

Considering a lateral move? Join me on Oct 23 at 10 am PT for a free webinar! Learn 6 key factors to evaluate before making your next career step. Don’t miss these crucial insights! Register: https://lnkd.in/gYrQr3y #LegalCareers #LateralMove #AttorneyRecruitment #Webinar #CareerGrowth

◾What: Achieving Career Success: How to Approach Your Legal Job Search ◾More Info: Are you an attorney looking to take the next step in your career? Navigating a job search can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can stand out in a competitive legal market. In this article, Professional Growth Sponsor Firm Advice provides practical tips on how to create an impactful resume, enhance your LinkedIn profile, and tap into your professional network to secure your next position. Whether you are transitioning from a law firm or pursuing an in-house role, this guide will help you conduct a professional and effective job search aligned with your career goals. ◾Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eEURcvJc