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Important Ways to Volunteer and Empower Women of All Ages
By Anonymous • September 12, 2020 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination, Features, Superwomen JDs and What You Can Learn From Them
For years now, we celebrated the various significant contributions of women from all around the world by dedicating one month of the year to it. However, stories that inspire and drive others to contribute to meaningful change need not remain within the 30-day period of the Women’s History celebration. Here are some ways for anyone, anytime, to make a difference in and uplift the lives of young girls and women of all colors and backgrounds. Empower Young Women Being a role model for girls and young women is important. Whenever possible, empower them to be strong, independent…
Tips On How To Effectively Boost Up The Morale Of Your Employees
By Anonymous • September 02, 2020 •Careers, Other Career Issues, Law School, Internships and Clerkships, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
Many employers sometimes fail to check if their employees are still doing good not only on their given job but also to their well being inside the office. They only notice that there might be something wrong when an employee fails to deliver his or her task and with very low productivity. Over time, your employee's morale has a high chance to drop, primarily if you don’t provide the things that can nurture their motivation high. Low morale can cause significant damage to your business since it can lead to poor cooperation, poor communication, and low productivity. It will only…
Women Empowerment: How To Dominate The Business Industry
By Anonymous • September 01, 2020 •Careers, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
More often than not, women get caught up in the business trap. In a world dominated by men, making that big jump is not enough to build a brand. It takes more than an idea, a capital and a prayer to be a successful female entrepreneur. There are things one should do before you jumpstart your career as a businesswoman, and these are the following First, do a self-check. Before you get involved in building a business of your own, it is essential to know your strengths and weaknesses, your motivation, your skills, and your passion in life and what…
Feeling Frustrated? When and How to Stand Up For Yourself At Work
By Anonymous • August 21, 2020 •Careers, Other Career Issues, Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination
Are you a type of employee who goes to work confidently, demands a raise when deserved, and often takes advantage of vacation-offs anytime you want- congratulations on having a steel nerve and confidence! However, in reality, not everyone stands up for themselves at work, and most of the time, it's the other way around. It often feels scary, and all of the things mentioned above, for a regular worker, seems impossible to do. If these things sound familiar to you and you've been dealing with all of these issues for the longest time since you got employed - you are…
How To Find Hidden Business Opportunities That Will Work For You
By Anonymous • July 28, 2020 •Careers, Other Career Issues, Law School, Internships and Clerkships, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
What's a business opportunity? That problem has troubled many people who have been trying to decide whether to purchase a current independent company, franchise, or business opportunity. There is a similar relationship between market prospects, independent sales firms, and franchises. Franchises and independent companies for sale are business opportunities, but not all commercial opportunities meet the criteria for a franchise or are standalone for sale in the strictest sense. Make sure that your business option follows all business opportunities laws, which vary from state to state, and is licensed in countries where applicable. Find out if you are interested in…
Career Tips: How to Become Persuasive in Sales?
By Anonymous • July 28, 2020 •Careers, Other Career Issues, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
One essential requirement to become successful in the field of sales is the ability to persuade people. While it may sound easy, not a lot of people can persuade other people to change their minds and believe them and do or buy the things that they recommend. However, having the ability to persuade people effortlessly needs preparation, a lot of practice, and persistence. Persuasion is a natural skill that we have learned since we were kids. In fact, we experience being persuaded almost every day from watching TV, listening to music, and when talking with your friends and loved ones…
Techlegality: The Intersection of Healthcare, Law, and Tech – Interview with Damika W. Barr
By Victoria Willingham • May 30, 2020 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Politics and Government, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
There is no question that technology is shaping the future of healthcare, especially now. I recently had the opportunity to sit down (virtually) with Damika W. Barr, Head of Public Policy and Government Relations at Verily Life Sciences. Wearing many titles, Damika is a wife, mother, attorney, thought leader, and healthcare champion. Throughout the course of our discussion, Damika shared great insight into her career path and how she navigates a role uniquely positioned at the intersection of healthcare, law, and technology. I enjoyed every moment of this interview, and I hope the same for you. VW: Let’s get right…
Everything Nobody Ever Told Me: Building and Maintaining a Practice with Clients You Love - Webinar
By Paula M Jones • May 17, 2020 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Other Career Issues, Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
Editor's Note: Ms. JD 2020 Writer in Residence Paula Jones is offering a free webinar on Tuesday, May 19. Check out the details below! Please join me for this complimentary webinar, enabling you to realize a client base with whom you truly love to work. In this webinar, you'll: · Learn how to network to find clients you love · Learn what to listen for, to identify which clients will work best with you · Figure out if your client values your services – within the first ten minutes of meeting · Learn to heighten your sense of awareness about…
Career Tips If You Think About Being A Real Estate Attorney
By Keith Brais • April 26, 2020 •Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
We all know how wide the field of law can be, each attorney has some specialized field and being a "jack of all trades" in this industry may seem impossible. If you are really aiming to become a real estate lawyer, then you must know what it does and some career tips for you to succeed. An Immobilization Lawyer is someone whose job is to learn the laws and regulations relating to immovable transactions. Immobilization attorneys help consumers grasp contracts and other legal documents. They deal with zoning and mortgage fraud, negotiate the transfers of deed and titles on behalf…