Confessions of a Legal Recruiter: Don’t lie to me.

If you’re NOT going to be transparent when making the lateral move, don’t bother.

Don’t lie to me.
Give yourself the best chance of landing a position you want. When several important issues come up that you did not disclose from the on-set, it’s a red flag. What other issues did you not come clean with? Your credibility is important, right? Don’t waste your time, or everyone else’s, be honest. Get it right. Good recruiters have all parties’ best interests covered. Let’s get off to a good start.

I can’t work with you.
You have sent your resume to practically every law firm in the area, big mistake. You’ve watered down your value in the marketplace. The perception is that there is something wrong with this candidate. Why did you send your resume for a position that you are not even qualified to be considered?

Why are you looking?
Never make the lateral move for more money. The best recruiters separate the wheat from the chaff, strategically aligning the interests of the candidate with the right firm.

Work with me.
Good recruiters have solid, strong relationships built over many years of protecting both the interests of the firms as well as the candidates placed.

Shari Davidson, President — On Balance Search Consultants:
“When working with a potential candidate I strategically align myself with the candidate
to find a new home that matches the candidate’s goals. This could include a larger
platform of practice areas, or geographic locations or even a better work environment.”

Continually keep in touch with candidates to:
1. Help them grow their business.
2. Share trends in the legal profession.
3. Share professional networking opportunities and CLE programs.
Integrity, credibility, honesty.

Confessions of a Legal Recruiter: Don’t lie to me.
The best recruiters are on the pulse of what’s going on, headhunters are on the phone with 50 to 200 firms a week and are mixing it up with the movers and shakers who open doors. Find a well-regarded legal recruiter who has a solid reputation for protecting their candidates and firms.

Don’t go it alone, contact On Balance to schedule an appointment to discuss your next move.

About: On Balance Search Consultants
On Balance offers great insight and industry intelligence. Shari Davidson, president of On Balance Search Consultants, advises experienced attorneys at every stage of their career to take them to the next level. From making the lateral partner move to succession planning.

Shari takes a proactive approach to advising law firms on how to take a firm to the next level and helps rising talent make the transition to the right law firm. On Balance Search identifies opportunities that exist today, not down the road.

Contact us today. Call 516.731.4300 or visit our website at https://www.onbalancesearch.com .

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