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Join us for the second installment of this Career Corner Masterclass Series | Taking the Next Step in Your Career, from Transitions to Promotions (Hosted by the Financial Services Network)
How we do business has changed. People meet us online before they meet us offline, so first impressions matter to our credibility. Whether you are looking for a promotion within your organization or attracting new talent, or business development, how individuals and brands show up matters to their career and business success.
In this workshop attendees learned steps to improving their LinkedIn profile including:
· Why reputation matters regardless of your professional position.
· Your LinkedIn profile needs to be a resource, not just a resume.
· Crafting the ideal title and headline for your goals.
· Recommendations: In today’s digital world social proof matters!
· NEW Profile features that changed in the past year.
Gain the edge in your next interview. Learn to communicate your legal expertise, research effectively, and excel in common interview questions. Discover how to highlight your experience, navigate behavioral questions, and conquer nerves for peak performance. Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful interview.
In the competitive realm of corporate counsel, a strategically crafted resume and a powerful LinkedIn profile can make all the difference in securing your dream role. Join us for an enlightening session as we unravel the intricacies of resume and profile optimization, equipping you with the tools to stand out in a sea of qualified candidates.
During this session, we will delve into the critical aspects of your resume, uncovering what it should be focused on and whether it should be tailored to specific job applications. We will explore the skills and work experiences that demand attention, ensuring that you highlight the most relevant and impactful aspects of your career.
In the age of artificial intelligence, we will also discuss the vital consideration of incorporating AI into your resume writing. Formatting is key, and we will address the delicate balance between providing enough information and avoiding overwhelming detail. We will guide you on determining the optimal length for your resume and how to present earlier career details and dates effectively.
A strong LinkedIn profile is now a necessity for any legal professional. Learn how to optimize your profile, utilizing LinkedIn's features to maximize your visibility and connect with potential employers. We will also explore the benefits of reaching out to legal recruiters and provide tips on effective engagement.
Join us for this engaging session and gain the knowledge and insights needed to craft a compelling resume and LinkedIn profile. Secure your place at the forefront of the corporate counsel market and open doors to exciting new career opportunities.
This session will explore both the pre-employment and in-position negotiation stages. Unveiling invaluable insights and insider tips, our esteemed speakers will guide you through the intricacies of securing the salary you deserve.
Through a dynamic panel discussion and interactive Q&A session, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the negotiation process, from the initial offer to navigating compensation packages. Learn how to leverage your unique skills and experience to command a higher salary, while still maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with your employer.
Armed with evidence-based arguments and expert guidance, you'll emerge as a confident negotiator, ready to tackle any salary discussion with finesse. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your career and unlock your true earning potential.
Candice Reed EVP and Partner, Client Services Latitude Legal
Patricia Trudeau Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Association of Corporate Counsel
Whether you have a position now and sense you may need to look, or are currently on the market, networking is an essential part of the process. Executive and Business Development Coach Stewart Hirsch will walk us through his comfortable approach to networking with anyone, anywhere, including âworking a roomâ at a conference, on LinkedIn, and with colleagues, relatives and friends, former employers and contacts. We will have a breakout practice exercise, and there will be additional time for questions after the general session.
Stewart is a former practicing lawyer in firms and in-house, and currently coaches numerous GCs and their direct reports on leadership, executive presence and trust-based relationship building with the Board, C-Suite, peers and reports, along with strategic and tactical day to day issues, and career advancement. He has led numerous sessions for the ACC and other organizations on a variety of topics. For more on Stewart see: www.strategicrelationships.com and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewarthirsch/
Join us to learn how to leverage the LinkedIn platform and ensure you stand out in a sea of 930 million members. Learn tips and best practices to help you optimize your profile, work within LinkedIn's limitations and how to strategically network and job search.
You will leave the session with answers to these questions:
Why should you be on LinkedIn?
Do I need to pay for a premium membership?
How do I use LinkedIn's tools to better brand myself?
Are there keywords I need to use to be found in recruiters searches?
What should I do to get in front of hiring managers and other professionals of organizations?
Your personal brand can launch a million opportunities if you understand it and unleash its power. This session focuses on the process of creating and curating your personal brand. In this discussion, we will define what a personal brand is (and YES, it is much more than your LinkedIn profile) and how to discover and develop your personal brand. In particular, we will discuss the importance of leadership behaviors and the stories you tell in interviews, events, and panels to catapult your career forward. We will also learn how to amp up your CVs and LinkedIn profiles. At the end of the session, you will be able to develop your own authentic and memorable personal brand and how to launch and amplify it in the right brand channels.
It is a common question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" However, is it the right question to ask as you think about your career. Let's have an honest conversation around managing your in-house career.
Have you ever wondered what the best way to work with recruiters is and how you can catch their attention? In this presentation, Susan Duarte, Co-Chair of the Financial Services Network, interviewed Edina Beasley from Major, Lindsay and Africa, and Patrick Dougherty from Robert Half about:
the process of working with recruiters
the different types of recruiters
how and when to build relationships with recruiters
thoughts on interviewing, compensation and other aspects of the recruiting process
We addressed many questions from the audience! Review the recording to hear the responses.
About 85% of senior in-house new positions come out of networks and personal relationships (both internal and external). The real secret is that many companies NEVER post these opportunities. Having and using a network that refers you to opportunities leads to new roles. During this program, we discussed the wonders of Whisper Networks that Network, how they work, and how to create and leverage one to find your next position.
