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Recruiting Industry 101

February through May is historically the busiest season for associate lateral movement. Some openings are new positions based on an increase in work; many are the result of attrition. Often, associates wait to collect their year-end bonuses Dec. through Feb. and then look to lateral. Their departures create openings, which are filled by associates, whose own departures create additional openings.

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Interview Tips

Pre-Interview

Practice, Practice, Practice

There is no substitute for articulating answers aloud. Have a friend, family member, or your recruiter run you through a mock interview

Review the bios of you interviews

Review firm website

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Tips on Handling Cold-calls

Your choice of a recruiter will have a profound impact on your short-term and long-term opportunities. A recruiter generally cannot help you if you have applied to a particular opportunity through another recruiter. We offer a few tips on handling cold-calls and selecting a good legal recruiter:

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Tips for Managing the Recruiter-Candidate Relationship

In order to maximize the benefits of using a recruiter, you will need to share information with your recruiter. You must be able to trust your recruiter to be discrete and professional. Likewise, your recruiter must be able to trust that you are being candid. Below are a few tips for managing the recruiter-candidate relationship.

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Tips for Virtual Interviews

Interviewing has switched almost exclusively to virtual, especially for associate searches. Partner processes are largely being conducted virtually as well, although some firms are getting creative in setting up key meetings, socially distanced in partners’ driveways or at a local park. Candidates are receiving offers and starting remotely, without ever visiting their newly joined firm.

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Not So Bad?

A recent study found that lateral movement is down 30% through August 2020, compared to the prior 3 yr. average (Dragged Down by Finance and Energy, the Lateral Market Has Cratered, Dylan Jackson, 10/8/20, American Lawyer).

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