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Difficult Clients: Here’s How To Deal With Them
By Anonymous • October 28, 2020 •Careers, Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Other Issues
Since many lawyers began their careers with months on end reviewing documents, it is no wonder that engaging with clients can seem to be a significant achievement and a welcome break from being in the document review den. Yet as you begin to communicate with customers, you know that there is now an entirely new problem: that is your customers. While it is not entirely external to a GAP shop, legal services may have a clear sense of retail. You have to say often sometimes that the customer is wrong and always keeps the customer satisfied with their job,…
How to Land a Job in an SEO Company With These 3 Amazing Traits
By Anonymous • October 12, 2020 •Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
The things in the digital marketing world have become more and more challenging. That's why search engine optimization or SEO companies set their bars high in looking for talents. When looking for candidates, some employers look for a particular set of traits. Sadly, we are not born with all the desirable behaviors wanted by the company owners. However, it is important for us to learn these attributes as we grow our career or for us to get the job post we've been dreaming of all our lives. Even if we try learning all of those, we have to remember that…
Accident Lawyers Talks About The Danger of Speeding Accidents
By Anonymous • October 05, 2020 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Other Issues
Speeding poses a grave danger to you and others on the road, which is why speed limits should be acknowledged and adhered to. It may seem like it’s okay to speed on the open road when no one is around, but anytime you go above the speed limit, you are inviting potential danger. For the past two decades, speeding has played a vital role in one-third of all motor fatalities. In 2018, there were 9,378 speeding-related deaths. It’s better to get to your destination late and safe than not at all. Speeding is consistently one of the most prevalent causes…
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 Jim Dwyer • 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…