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Why is it best to stick to one recruiter at a time? 🤔 When searching for a new role, it may seem logical to work with multiple recruiters to increase your chances of landing the dream role. However, the reality of this approach is not all that it seems... Working with more than one recruiter means you will likely be submitted to the same firms more than once. The legal recruitment market is not that big. Most of us work with a similar selection of firms, contacts and vacancies. Not only does being submitted more than once not increase your chances of getting the job (click the link below to learn why!), but it can also impact your professional reputation in the long term. Working with one search firm means one person or team oversees your processes. This makes your life simpler and strengthens their ability to help you. You can always change if you’re dissatisfied, but it’s worth trying one recruiter at a time and being transparent when you feel it’s time to make a switch. To understand this in more detail, learn about the exemptions to this rule, and hear our advice on switching recruiters, read our article below. #CareerAdvice #JobSearchTips #Recruitment #JobHunting #CareerGrowth #LefflerSearch #LegalRecruitment #CareerSuccess #HiringTips #RecruiterAdvice #JobOpportunities

Looking to move on from one law firm to another is hopefully a rare occurrence and it is therefore essential that you maximize your chances. Ola's post and its accompanying article carry some great advice. Find a recruiter who is interested in your career, who knows the market you operate in, and who leaves no stone unturned in the search for the next role that is best for you and not the recruiter's expediency is key. At Leffler Search, we value ongoing relationships and not the flash in the pan.

NEVER give anyone carte blanche with your resume! If you’re engaged in an active job search, it’s likely that you’re exploring your own sources and may also be working with one or more recruiters. Valerie Fontaine of NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants member firm SeltzerFontaine LLC advises: “To prevent any double submissions, keep careful records and insist that no one sends your resume to any prospective employer or other recruiter without your specific, prior approval.” She warns: “Rather than increasing your chances of procuring an interview with a prospective employer by authorizing more than one contact, you’ll look clueless, desperate, or as if you don’t have control over your search. Rather than risk a fee dispute, some prospective employers will simply decline to pursue a candidate who came in through several sources instead of trying to figure out which is the legitimate representative. “Therefore, it’s important that you keep a list of prospective employers that have already been contacted through ANY source “ For her recommendations on exactly how and why you need to stay in control of your search, see: Have you ever had double submissions of your resume? What happened? #nalsc #legalrecruiting #legalrecruiters #lawjobs #jobsearchtips

NEVER give anyone carte blanche with your resume! If you’re engaged in an active job search, it’s likely that you’re exploring your own sources and may also be working with one or more recruiters. Valerie Fontaine of NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants member firm SeltzerFontaine LLC advises: “To prevent any double submissions, keep careful records and insist that no one sends your resume to any prospective employer or other recruiter without your specific, prior approval.” She warns: “Rather than increasing your chances of procuring an interview with a prospective employer by authorizing more than one contact, you’ll look clueless, desperate, or as if you don’t have control over your search. Rather than risk a fee dispute, some prospective employers will simply decline to pursue a candidate who came in through several sources instead of trying to figure out which is the legitimate representative. “Therefore, it’s important that you keep a list of prospective employers that have already been contacted through ANY source “ For her recommendations on exactly how and why you need to stay in control of your search, see: Have you ever had double submissions of your resume? What happened? #nalsc #legalrecruiting #legalrecruiters #lawjobs #jobsearchtips

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Alexandra Barber (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏) I have been thinking about search firms for the last couple of years as I moved up in my career. I decided the best thing to do was to reach out to a trusted friend and search consultant, Alexandra Barber! I wanted to ask Alex some questions that might prove to be useful for my network. 💭Can you tell me about the benefits of working with a search firm to fill a development position❓ 1️⃣ Visibility - A firm will maximize your chances for finding top talent. We will advertise the position far and wide, use a custom research strategy to comb the marketplace, and deploy skilled recruiters to engage candidates who may not be looking. 2️⃣ Industry Expertise – If you’re experiencing a hiring challenge, we’ve probably faced it. After all, a firm is not usually brought in because the role was easy to fill. We have a sophisticated in-house research team, a premiere marketing and communications team, and an army of consultants - many of whom come directly from industry, so we speak your language! 3️⃣ Time - Lindauer handles it all, so you don’t have to. The application process, vetting candidates, scheduling interviews, managing search committees, collecting candidate materials, references, background screenings, and even the offer/negotiation process. 4️⃣ Candidate Experience – Lindauer prides itself on our high-touch approach. We care for our candidates as much as we care for our clients, and the candidate’s experience is paramount to executing a successful search. 💭What are some red flags that fundraisers should look for when first interacting with a search consultant❓ 1️⃣ Asking inappropriate/illegal questions – race, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, current salary should never be used to vet your candidacy for a role. A consultant should never ask you about these things directly, and even if you volunteer the information, it is confidential between the two of you and never used to assess your qualifications. 2️⃣ Lacking confidentiality –As search consultants talking with candidates all day long - we hear a lot of inside information (the nonprofit fundraising world is a small one!). Discretion is key and Rule #1: never jeopardize someone’s gainful employment. Gossiping about another institution or discussing other candidates could risk someone’s professional reputation and their job. 🔂𝘈𝘋𝘋𝘐𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕𝘈𝘓 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘌: 📣 Everyone is different - every firm, every consultant, every role, every client and just like in all our jobs, competing priorities get in the way. I would encourage not to make sweeping judgments about working with search firms based on limited interaction. #searchfirms #highereducation #positives #improvement #consultant #jobs #career

Poping by your feed this Wednesday to discuss all things job search while using a recruiter! Life is busy for laywers no matter the practice area, and it can be difficult to find time to engage in a search for next steps in your career in a meaningful way- that is where we come in, recruiters can: ⭐ Your personal liason- first and foremost our job is to be dedicated to your job search. While you are working- so are we! A recruiter will be actively working on your search for you day in and out, curating tailored applications for you based on their inside knowledge on firms. We handle the entire proccess for you so you can make the most informed decision. ⭐ Give you access to unposted roles- we work closely with firms daily and have developed strong client relationships along the way. Often times, these relationships result in firms reaching out to us directly to help with their hiring needs. These roles won't be found doom scrolling linkedin! ⭐Leveraging relationships- as mentioned above, we talk to firms everyday! That means we can work to make sure your application isn't lost in a giant candidate pool. ⭐Market Knowledge- generally, a job search only happens a few times in your career and it can be difficult to understand where the market is and what to expect. Recruiters are working in the market everyday, understanding trends real time making us a great resource for navigating a search. ⭐Career path knowledge- in the legal profession, the moves you make can have a profound trajectory in our overall career path. Recruiters see how the market responds to certain moves, what makes a search easier and what makes it more difficult to end up where you want to be- and the right recruiter will be candidd with you! So, how do you connect? Linkedin is an awesome resource to connect with recruiters! Take your time to find someone you trust and connect with and then stick with them. Having one, focused contact is the best way to ensure your search is controlled, focused and effective. If you'd like to talk more about how a recruiter may be an effective addition to your search- lets connect! (Emily.chamberlin@lhh.com) #legalrecruiting #attorney #whyrecruiters #legalhiring #legalmarket Tiffany Ambrose, Esq. Randall Yee, Esq. Emily Lam, Esq Meagan McKinstry, Esq. Marisa Agganis

If you're in the job market, you will probably want to look at this article. It provides insights into the role of recruiters, the different types of recruiters you may encounter, and the benefits of working with one. Additionally, it offers practical tips on how to optimize your online presence to attract recruiters. And if you are unsure how to contact a recruiter, such as how to followup on an application or to introduce yourself, there are several email templates to help draft your email. #recruiter #legalrecruiter #legaljobs

YOU are the one in charge of your job search, even if (maybe especially if) you’re using one or more recruiters in addition to your own sources. Search consultants can enhance and facilitate your search, but each recruiter knows only what he or she is doing; you know the whole picture. It’s up to you to keep all the moving parts on track and to ensure there are no duplicate efforts. Therefore, it’s important that you keep a list of prospective employers that are been contacted through ANY source. Create a spreadsheet tracking all prospective employers that are contacted, who reached out to them on your behalf (even if it was you), when that contact was made, to whom, the response, and when that response was received. As your search continues, keep that list updated. Save it on your personal computer at home, not on your employer’s system. Then, when you are approached with a potential opportunity, you can quickly check to make sure there are no duplicate submissions. Plus you can stay on top of your progress and follow up appropriately. Do you already do this? #recruitingtips #legalrecruiting #jobsearchtips #lawjobs #legaljobs For more insights into job search strategies, the legal industry, and the California legal job market, follow SeltzerFontaine LLC, and connect with me and ring the 🔔 at Valerie Fontaine

SearchGroup500 had firsthand experience of how Agency Recruiters treat talent and how they fight to get paid. Bottom line: It is competitive business. When a Recruiter sends your resume to a client who has an opportunity you would love to interview for, keep in mind he or she is also sending several other qualified people. After many years of being lied to and ghosted, SearchGroup500 decided to serve the talent and let the vendor go. Most firms have multiple vendors and loyalty is not a priority. The priority is always to get the most qualified resume. Who cares where it comes from! Our approach is to send complementary qualified and screened resumes to companies we admire and contacts in our network and ask that person to simply pass a resume along. Some of the roadblocks are the people we reach out to do not know how to say, "No I can't help you". Or "Yes I will certainly send this along. We live in a devisive world that is so busy the word "ghost" has taken on a new meaning. If simple courtesy is beyond your basic moral compass or skillset, you might ask yourself why. Many firms pay an internal bonus and would prefer a internal referral vs. overpaying a Recruiter. Talent Acquisition suffers from the same affliction. #Ghosting people should not be the way a firm is run. For any of you who remember Ace Greenberg, he taught everyone to return all calls, with no exception. Common courtesy may be a lost art. Are you so self-consumed and are we so divided we cannot quickly answer a request. Should you lose your job, you will know what we are talking about. Karma has always been a bitch! We love calling out the guilty firms. If you have been interviewed multiple times and have no idea why you didn’t get an offer, send us your fake yes fake “rejection letters”. We will happily call out the firm and not disclose who they rejected and or ghosted. It is time for more transparency. #Boston #Jobsearch #Ghosted #FinancialServices

The article is a helpful introduction to understanding the different types of recruiters and the benefits of working with a search firm. Working with a recruiter can help job seekers tap into the hidden job market as often employers don’t advertise their available positions and instead work with a recruiting firm to source candidates. #jobnetworking #jobsearch #legaljobs https://lnkd.in/d4iSqKn4