Now’s the time to make sure you are at the right platform!
And here’s how to tell…
I have a few candidates I’m in touch with that I’ve known since I started my career as a legal recruiter.
While some of these candidates have made partner already, some have not. I’m encouraging them all to take a look at their careers and ask the hard questions (partner or not).
Here’s what I’d ask:
Is this the best platform for my practice?
Is the firm encouraging me to develop a practice?
Is my practice area growing, staying steady or shrinking?
What’s happened to deal flow? Has it slowed down?
Do I have the support I need from my mentors? What about from junior associates and mid levels?
Is my firm looking to grow in these uncertain times or are they just looking to survive?
Don’t wait for the recession to be over to do “the work.”
Many firms are still growing right now and are actively pursuing their strategic plans, even throughout the recession.
As always, I want to encourage you to do what’s best for your career because no one is going to look out for you except for you.
Even if you’re represented by a different recruiter or have no immediate plans to move, I encourage you to reach out so we can go over these questions. I love having these conversations and helping candidates find clarity with their long-term goals.
I hope that I got you thinking!