Figure out what would make you truly happy in a new position. Is it more
client contact? Fortune 500 clients? A specialized practice area? An easier
commute? A different work culture? Opportunity for advancement? A lifestyle
change? Recruiters are in the business of moving people. You want to make
a move that is in your interest, too. Find a recruiter who listens. A sage
recruiter will work with you to clarify your professional goals and forge
a realistic long-term career plan. Why? Because at Sage we know that
a long-term approach is a solid investment.
Recruit your recruiter by seeking recommendations from friends and colleagues
in the business. Most will be only too happy to share their good and not-so-good
experiences. At Sage most of business comes from word-of-mouth referrals.
We don't have to do a lot of advertising - our clients do it for us.
Lots of recruiters will tell you that they have "tons of great opportunities." But are these opportunities really right for you? At Sage we don't waste your time with positions that are not a good fit. We've been in your shoes and we don't want you to wear them out pounding the pavement. We also won't "paper" your resume all over town, a technique that can backfire by making your resume seem stale and overexposed by the time a genuine opportunity arises. Remember that throughout any search, a creative recruiter acts as your partner, refining goals, suggesting new directions and search parameters and coaching and encouraging you when a promising position is found. At Sage Legal Search, we'll provide objective advice to guide you through the search process and thoroughly prepare you every step of the way. And, of course, we will never take any action without your prior explicit approval.
With so many companies and firms posting their openings on websites or on
job banks, does it make sense to use a recruiter? Yes, if the recruiter adds
value. Finding a new position requires both time and luck. Employers know
that our "short list" of candidates is thoughtfully hand-selected
and screened, so that they give our submissions the attention and respect
they deserve. On occasion we may even suggest that a candidate submit directly
if we think she might increase her chances of obtaining the position. Why?
Because at Sage our candidates of today are our clients of tomorrow.
We have been connected with the legal profession for longer than we would like to admit. As former practicing attorneys, we have been on the receiving side of recruiter cold calls and are aware that they can be bothersome at times. We spent time as associates in big firms; we know why a move can be attractive. We switched firms and made the move to in-house. Having been through the process, we understand your issues. We also spent time on the hiring side, in firms as well as in-house; we know first hand the dynamics of the search process. We've seen what works and have learned what doesn't. Armed with this knowledge, we offer personalized and reliable guidance to facilitate your move with focus, vision, and relative ease. At Sage, we get it.
