You're Fired (Part 2—The Five Things You Must Do Right Away)
Don't be caught off guard. Here are five things you must do to protect yourself when the ax falls. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:45 PM on May 7, 2013 in Advice | Comments (1)
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You're Fired! (Part 1—What to Expect When You're Getting Axed)
Tip sheet of the day: The dos and don'ts of firing people. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 3:06 PM on May 6, 2013 in Advice, Law Students/Law Schools, Sex, Lies, and Other Career Sinkers | Comments (0)
Six Skills Every Law Student Needs to Master
Former dean of admissions at the University of Chicago is the guest blogger. Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 7:57 AM on April 29, 2013 in Advice, Law Students/Law Schools | Comments (8)
Five Tips on How to Pick a Career Coach
Forget the shrink. Get a career coach instead. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 3:22 PM on March 25, 2013 in Advice | Comments (2)
Tips on Keeping Clients (Very) Happy
Cleary Gottlieb partner tells associates how to keep clients really satisfied. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 5:13 PM on March 10, 2013 in Advice, Management/Mismanagement | Comments (8)
Three Reasons You Shouldn't Work from Home
Forget productivity and morale. Face time is still critical to your career. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 3:06 PM on March 4, 2013 in Advice, Home/Work | Comments (5)
Six Big Myths About Lawyers
Lawyers aren't as maladjusted as you might think, says Dan Bowling, our resident guru of lawyer well- being. Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 2:37 PM on February 19, 2013 in Advice, Law Students/Law Schools | Comments (12)
My Boss / My Self
Employees tend to model their bosses—which means that nasty bosses breed other nasty bosses. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 3:02 PM on January 24, 2013 in Advice, Money/Power | Comments (3)
Are Women Really Not Funny?
Men get all the laughs, while women get silence. So guess how that shakes out on the career front? Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 3:07 PM on January 21, 2013 in Advice, Money/Power, Women | Comments (5)
News Briefs—Dumbest Lawyer of the Week; Seven-Year Itch; and More
It's only mid January, and already there are strong contenders for this year's awards for dumbest lawyer, most pointless academic research, and most overhyped moment in law. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:33 PM on January 17, 2013 in Advice, Alternative Careers/Straying Off Track, Web Briefs | Comments (2)
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The Careerist takes an inside look at how lawyers shape their careers and manage their lives. The blog aims to dissect developments in the profession, provide useful information and advice, and give lawyers a platform to voice their views. The goal is to provide a fresh, provocative take on the state of lawyering.
About Vivia Chen
Vivia Chen, The Careerist's chief blogger, has been covering the business and culture of law firms for a decade. A former corporate lawyer, Chen is fascinated by those who thrive (as well as those who don't) in the legal profession. Her take: Success in the law (and life) doesn't always travel a linear path. If you have topics you'd like to discuss or information to share, contact her: VChen@alm.com
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