Onward Insights - January 2025
Starting a new year often brings thoughts of career changes, but navigating the legal job market can feel overwhelming.
At Onward Recruiting, we understand these challenges firsthand and are here to guide you with practical insights and personalized support.
Check out our January newsletter for actionable strategies to advance your legal career in 2025, including tips for self-assessment, digital presence optimization, and mastering today's evolving workplace dynamics.
Whether you're actively seeking change or simply exploring possibilities, let's partner to make your next career move the right one.
"I Still Feel Like a Fraud": Why Experienced Attorneys Struggle with Imposter Syndrome (And What to Do About It)
You've made partner, won major cases, or closed seven-figure deals. So why do you still feel like you're one mistake away from being exposed as a fraud?
If that sounds familiar, you're experiencing what up to 82% of successful attorneys grapple with: imposter syndrome. And contrary to what you might think, it often intensifies with experience. In this post, we'll explore why highly accomplished lawyers struggle with feeling like imposters, and more importantly, provide concrete, actionable strategies to combat these feelings.
Whether you're a mid-level associate or a seasoned partner, discover why these doubts persist and learn practical tools to build authentic confidence in your legal career.
The Magic of Mentors
Mentorship is the key to unlocking your potential.
This post explores why mentoring programs, now common across nearly all major law firms, are essential for attorneys at every stage of their career. From practical tips on finding the right mentor to insights on building resilience, enhancing your professional brand, and unlocking new opportunities, this article provides everything you need to thrive in a demanding profession.
Whether you’re an associate looking to grow or an experienced attorney navigating change, discover how intentional mentorship can accelerate your success.
Mind the Gap: Tips for Explaining Résumé Gaps
Career gaps can feel like a roadblock, especially in the traditional and risk-averse world of law firms. Whether due to a sabbatical, family responsibilities, or firm restructuring, gaps in your résumé often carry a stigma in the legal industry. But they don’t have to.
In this blog, we explore how attorneys can confidently address career gaps, frame them as opportunities for growth, and present their experiences in a way that resonates with even the most skeptical hiring partners.
Learn how to take control of your career narrative and turn gaps into stepping stones for success.
2025 Trends: The Lateral market
Navigating a lateral move in today’s legal market requires more than just ambition—it demands insight into the forces shaping the industry. From the rise of hybrid work tensions to the growing appeal of mid-market firms and increasing expectations for portable books of business, the trends of 2025 are redefining the way lawyers make career moves.
Is Remote Work Dead? Let’s Not Bury It Just Yet
The remote work era may be ending, but the push for flexibility isn’t. Discover why work isn’t just about office spaces—it’s about people and priorities.
Onward Insights - December 2024
Ready for a clear-eyed look at the legal industry in 2024? Our latest Onward Insights newsletter examines the key lessons learned this year - from evolving workplace wellness priorities to changing career growth definitions. We also explore what 2025 might bring, including shifting technology impacts and specialized skill demands.
Breaking Free: Tackling the Fear of a Lateral Move
Making a lateral move can be a wonderful way to unlock new opportunities, develop skills, and achieve higher levels of job satisfaction.
However, change can be scary, and moving to a new position can evoke fears about living up to expectations, job security and more, which often stops individuals from making positive steps in their career progression.
In this blog, we’ll show you how to tackle the fear of change in your career by guiding you on preparing for a new role, overcoming mental blockers, and implementing new strategies for success.
You’ll learn to leave your comfort zone and move closer to your career goals.
Onward Insights - November 2024
As 2024 winds down, are you ready to face the challenges and seize the opportunities that await in the ever-evolving legal landscape? This month's Onward Insights is packed with practical strategies to help you build resilience and transform your legal career.
Discover how to:
Master stress: Learn effective techniques to navigate pressure and prevent burnout.
Cultivate strong relationships: Build a support network of mentors and peers to guide and champion your success.
Embrace change: Develop the adaptability needed to thrive in today's dynamic legal field.
Plus, explore valuable insights on proactive lawyering, the power of multiple mentors, and bridging the generational gap in law firms.
Bridging the Generational Gap: Empowering Gen Jones & Gen X Partners to Develop Zillennial Associates
The legal profession is navigating a generational shift that presents both challenges and opportunities for professional development. As Gen Jones and Gen X partners often clash with the learning styles of their Zillennial associates, it becomes essential to bridge this gap for a more productive work environment. Understanding the unique characteristics and expectations of each generation can foster collaboration and enhance workplace culture, ultimately benefiting both employees and clients.
To explore this topic further and discover actionable strategies for bridging the generational divide in law firms, click the link to read the full article.
Onward Insights - October 2024
📢 Onward Insights: October Edition is Here! 📢
As we approach the year’s end, now is the perfect time to evaluate your professional presence and ensure you’re ready for every opportunity. This month’s newsletter brings you strategies to refine first impressions, prioritize mental wellness, and strengthen your brand in the legal field.
Whether you’re exploring new roles or preparing to network, these insights are crafted to help ensure you stand out!
Redefining Success: Aligning Your Expectations with the Realities of a Legal Career
Many attorneys enter the legal field with high expectations, only to find the day-to-day experience quite different. Long hours, demanding workloads, and a competitive environment can lead to disillusionment. But it doesn't have to be that way.
In this post, we explore strategies for aligning your expectations with the realities of law firm life, offering practical tips for managing stress and finding greater fulfillment in your career. From setting realistic goals to seeking feedback and prioritizing work-life balance, discover how to navigate the challenges and build a successful and satisfying legal career.