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Attending a football game, parade or festival with your office colleagues? Learn how to do it right!
Attending an event with office colleagues?Although Christmas office parties are in the rear-view mirror, in Louisiana, there are many events still to come. The New Orleans Saints host their first NFL playoff game on Sunday, January 5 and LSU is in the 2020 National Championship Game on Monday, January 13, 2020. After that, there will be Mardi Gras parties followed by St. Patrick and St. Joseph day parades as well as numerous music festivals.
Attending any of these events with colleagues from your office can be fun but dangerous. If someone takes a photo or video tapes you being inappropriate, this could cost you your job. It can be easy to forget that you are socializing with people you work with, especially when in a party atmosphere.
Here are five helpful hints on how to present yourself while having fun at your next office sponsored event:
1. Dress appropriately.
The way you present yourself to your superiors and colleagues can significantly affect your work life and environment. You don’t want their image of you to suffer for what you choose to wear to the event. If you are confused as to what is appropriate attire, consult the party planner or colleagues who have attended the party before.
2. Make sure you and your guest remain respectful.
If you decide to bring a plus one to the party, make sure that they conduct themselves respectfully. It’s best to avoid any situation where you would get into trouble for somebody else’s actions. You will be judged by the quality of people you surround yourself with, and you want to make sure that whoever you may bring makes a good impression.
3. Remember you are with office colleagues so don’t overdrink.
This tip should be a given. Enjoy yourself, but don’t get to the point where you can’t control yourself. Drink in moderation. If you decide that you are going to drink, make sure that you eat beforehand to avoid getting sick.
4. Talk about more than office gossip.
Use the party as a way to network within your company. It’s also the perfect time to get closer to your work family and to make a good impression with your superiors. Stay on topics that are lighthearted and friendly. Avoid gossip and bringing up issues like sex, religion, or politics.
5. Be sure to thank the host of the party or event.
The host of the party will remember you thanked them and it will make a good impression.
At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”), we specialize in Legal and IT Recruiting. Our professional recruiters provide candidates with knowledge and insight based on our years of experience in the Legal and IT fields. At SRS, our ultimate goal is to match top companies with top talent. We are focused on matching you to the RIGHT position at the RIGHT company. Call us today to see for yourself how easy finding your dream job can be!
Our executive recruiters help our client partners find the right fit.
Do you believe your recruiter understands your business needs? Are you confident that you will be interviewing qualified, top-of-the-line candidates? When you met with your recruiter, did you see an outline of goals regarding hitting your targeted hiring dates?
If you did not answer “yes” to all of these questions, you may want to become one of our client partners! At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS), we look out for your interests and find the right candidate for the job.
Here are seven things to consider when choosing a recruiter:
1. Recruiters that understand your needs
Some recruiters are so focused on finding their next client or placing their next candidate, they miss the basics. At SRS, we take the time to understand the needs of your business and partner with you in what you are trying to accomplish. Because of our extensive knowledge in the legal and IT industries, we focus on only interviewing candidates that are the right fit for your company.
2. Our recruiters are great listeners
At SRS, we take time to listen. You will never be pressured to make rash decisions. Instead, we partner with you to set a reasonable timetable to accomplish your goals. We will then listen to your feedback so that we can improve in how we can best serve your needs.
3. Consistency is key to our recruiters’ success
Some recruiters waver in their commitments and fail to keep you up to date with their progress and results. At SRS, we have a proven and successful methodology to deliver the qualified candidates and we keep you updated as our process unfolds.
4. We follow the process
At SRS we know that less is often more. That’s why we will not send you a high volume of candidates. Instead, we stick to our vetting process and never skip steps. By following our process, we will ensure that you only receive quality candidates to interview.
5. Our recruiters check references
Unlike some recruiters who will misrepresent candidates by adding experience that is not accurate, SRS holds true to its brand. We check references to ensure that our candidates will provide the same the experience as their resume indicates. We then take the time to educate our candidates about your company to make sure they understand what is expected of them in their new role.
6. We are persistent but not annoying
One common issue that solo and small firm lawyers with growing practices encounter is deciding when – and how – to hire new employees. We know you are busy. That’s why our recruiters will contact you regularly with updates but will not be disrespectful and annoying.
7 Our reputation says it all
Our SRS team is the key to our success. We base our reputation on the success of our clients. Whether it’s assisting top-tier Legal and IT professionals find the right opportunity, or working with progressive companies to help identify & recruit the highest quality talent, our recruiters are unmatched in skill and reputation! Their primary goal is to thoroughly understand the needs of both employers and job seekers so that they can become a reliable partner in the process.
Strategic Recruitment Solutions has been matching top companies with top talent in the Gulf Region for more than a decade. We focus specialize in Legal and IT Recruiting and have industry-expert recruiters that can offer the kind of insight and guidance that helps grow companies and careers. Call us today to see for yourself how easy partnering with the right recruiter will help you reach your business goals.
For Immediate Release
Contact Amy Shanks at (504) 261-1611 [email protected]
New Orleans, December 6, 2019
Strategic Recruitment Solutions (‘SRS”) offers the same great service with two Louisiana locations to better serve you! The new location for its Baton Rouge office is 6555 Government Street, Baton Rouge, 70806.
SRS Experience Counts
For over a decade, SRS has been a leader in executive search solutions. Specializing in the Legal and Information Technology fields, SRS offers unparalleled senior-level executive searches, management assessments, and succession planning services to its client partners.
SRS sources highly qualified candidates and top-tier professionals in multiple fields. Finance, Business Operations, Information Technology, Legal, Sales, and Engineering, to name a few. Furthermore, while specializing in finding industry-specific talent, SRS has earned its stellar reputation as a top-notch legal and IT recruiter.
“We take time to understand our clients’ goals so we can find the right match. Although we check a candidate’s required skill set, we also make sure job seeker’s personality will match hiring objectives,” Executive Recruiter, Amy Shanks said. “All of our candidates are highly qualified and have gone through a comprehensive screening process. Furthermore, each candidate is evaluated based on their legal and computer software skills and checked references. Our goal is to make hiring your next employee worry-free.”
Focused on matching the RIGHT person to the RIGHT position at the RIGHT company, SRS recruiters know you are hiring more than just a set of skills. “By getting to know our candidates’ experience and goals as thoroughly as we get to know your company’s, we are confident that we will find the ideal employee for your firm,” Shanks said.
Job Seekers Trust SRS Recruiters
By confidently networking with candidates who are interested in a career move or want to know about job opportunities, SRS remains in contact with those who want career advancement. “We have access to top talent and specialize in finding passive, hard-to-reach candidates,” Shanks added. Moreover, SRS finds the best potential hires through direct sourcing, advanced online searches, its relationships with local and national experts, community involvement and affiliations with local and national associations.
SRS, headquartered in New Orleans, has an affiliate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Baton Rouge location, at 6555 Government St. Baton Rouge La. 70806, offers a larger space for SRS’s booming business. “SRS’ Legal and IT Recruiting are responsible for many successful hires for top firms in the region. Our expert legal recruiters know the market. They are ready to partner with job seekers and employers to meet their needs throughout the Southeast region,” Shanks said.
Finding the right job starts with finding the right recruiter!
Recruiters are not all created equal. That’s why you need to make sure you choose the right one. After all, you want the best chance of helping you land your dream job.
At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”), our recruiters are unmatched in skill and reputation! Whether it’s assisting top-tier Legal and IT professionals find the right opportunity, or working with progressive companies to help identify and recruit the highest quality talent, we seek to thoroughly understand the needs of both employers and job seekers and become a reliable partner in the process.
Because your time and energy are precious, and doing some background research before choosing a recruiter is crucial. Knowing a little about your recruiter’s background, experience, and success rate will help you make the right choice. Finally, to ensure career success look for these skills in your recruiter:
1) Confidence is key
Working as a recruiter requires a lot of networking and great people skills. Confidence is key when it comes to your recruiter’s ability to articulate why you are the best candidate for the job.
2) Effective communication skills
Recruitment relies heavily on effective communication, so the recruiter needs to be good at communicating both face-to-face, as well as via phone/email. It is also essential that your recruiter has a reputation for returning phone calls or emails promptly.
3) Likeable demeanor
Your recruiter needs to be likeable. You want someone who will make you and your future employer feel comfortable. Good recruiters know how to build a good rapport and build up trust. A good recruiter knows that being approachable translates into future business.
4) Great listener
Recruiters must be great listeners! It’s essential that they know how to listen to your needs as well as the client’s.
5) Strong sales skills
Your recruiter should be good at selling. Think about it. First, he must “sell” why you are the best candidate for the job to the client. Next, your recruiter must “sell” you on why you should accept the opportunity.
6) Motivated
Recruitment is an incredibly competitive industry. You want a recruiter that is motivated and can work well under pressure.
7) Good at multi-tasking
Recruiters must be good at multi-tasking because they are working for several clients simultaneously and for each client, there will be multiple applicants vying for the position. You will want a recruiter that knows how to prioritize and manage their time effectively.
8) Patience
Because things don’t often go as planned, you want a recruiter who has patience and who is in it for the long haul. Sometimes interviews need to be rescheduled or there may be several interviews with key decision makers. You will want some one who can be patient yet firm on your behalf.
Remember before you choose, make sure you spend some time interviewing the recruiter. Find out how much experience he or she has in the legal or IT industry. Inquire about the process. How will your resume be marketed and how will it be presented it to potential employers.
Finally, ask your recruiter for references and check them. If you were referred by a colleague or association, ask about your recruiter’s reputation. Would the person who referred you use the recruiter again?
At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”), we specialize in Legal and IT Recruiting. Our professional recruiters provide candidates with knowledge and insight based on our years of experience in the Legal and IT fields. At SRS, our ultimate goal is to match top companies with top talent. We are focused on matching you to the RIGHT position at the RIGHT company. Call us today to see for yourself how easy finding your dream job can be!
Technology’s rapid growth is affecting the legal industry. In 2018, businesses invested more than $1.6 billion in legal technology, a 713% increase from the year before! Legal professionals are currently implementing changes to ensure security, promote efficiency, and improve efficiency. As 2020 approaches, expect to see these trends at the top of the list:
Technology Brings In the Cloud
Put simply, the cloud is a virtual server that stores data so that you can save room on your hard drive. Users can access the data from a remote site with the proper credentials. The American Bar Association reports that while lawyers lag behind other professions, over half of them now use cloud technology to store data. Expect that number to increase in 2020. Google Docs and Apple’s iCloud top the list of cloud services, but other options include legal-specific cloud services like Clio, NetDocuments, and MyCase. Especially due the recent weather events, using cloud technology is a must. Law firms wan to be up and running as quickly as possible after a severe storm or power outage.
Cybersecurity
Because of all the personal and confidential data that law firms accumulate, storing data in a remote location, remains a concern. In a survey from the Association of Corporate Counsel Chief Legal Officers, 59% of chief legal officers said they feared cyber breaches even though only 24% had experienced a data breach.
A troubling number of attorneys are not taking the necessary steps to protect confidential data. The ABA referred to this problem as “a train wreck waiting to happen”.
Here are seven factors to consider when determining the appropriate level of cybersecurity;
What is the nature of the threat?;
How the confidential client information is stored and sent;
Are reasonable electronic security measures being utilized?;
What is the best way to protect electronic communications?;
Is the client information labeled as “privileged and confidential”?;
What type of training on cybersecurity is offered to attorneys and non-lawyer assistants; and
Is there a due diligence check on vendors who provide technology service?
The good news is that firms are taking more steps to protect client data by implementing more cybersecurity measures, such as:
Using Technology to Accomplish Automation
Cybersecurity requires due diligence from sentient beings. Automation and artificial intelligence (“AI”) can automatically accomplish tasks in other areas of the legal profession. Although these terms may be used interchangeably, artificial intelligence can responds to a myriad of events. Already, AI helps draft routine work, such as non-disclosure agreements.
The biggest barrier to implementing a cybersecurity plan is cost. Therefore, it is no surprise that AI/automation is prevalent at larger firms. AI/automation technology is can be used to analyze data from several sources, provide insight at a faster pace, and at a lower cost than humans can. Although ethical implications remain, this technology would allow attorneys more face to face time with their clients.
Using Technology to Analyze
Another use of “Big Data” that’s becoming more prevalent is the practice of analytics. Especially in trial preparation. Machines can more efficiently analyze data to gather information about a particular judge, attorney, expert witness, or the exact time a case takes to litigate a case in a specific courthouse. This use of technology is invaluable to a law firm.
Analytics is useful for a firm’s marketing, as well. Search engine optimization and services like Google Analytics provide feedback for law firm marketing staff to assist them with best practices and the most efficient ways to reach a target audience. Especially with strict rules regarding legal advertisements. Google analytics helps to streamline the process.
What comes next?
Finally, technology is rapidly evolving and disrupting many industries, and the legal profession is no exception. There is debate and disagreement among experts on how the legal industry will be affected. However, the trends from recent years reveal that technology will continue to dominate the industry in 2020.
Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”) focuses on Legal and IT Recruiting. We have industry-expert recruiters that can offer insight and guidance to help grow your business or your career. At SRS, our goal is to match top companies with top talent. With over a decade of experience of serving the Gulf Region, we are your one-stop-shop for information, guidance, and insight into the legal and IT markets. Call us today to see for yourself how easy finding your next rock star or dream job can be!
