Our lives have been turned inside out by this deadly coronavirus. Losing your head in a crisis is a good way to become the crisis.
Don’t let COVID-19 derail your career goals. There’s always an opportunity with crisis.
“It’s crazy out there right now and the near future looks pretty scary. Let’s take this time to come out of this crisis with new opportunities and options for your career. Put yourself in a position to take advantage of this situation as we kick start this new wild ride into the next decade.” — Shari Davidson, President On Balance Search Consultants.
Sometimes we all need a crisis in our lives to kickstart our goals in life:
Anticipate. Think ahead. What obstacles do you foresee in the near future?
Relationships. Relationships change over time, consider severing ties or at least distancing yourself from those who aren’t making a positive difference in your career.
What is your emotional investment? Is the work you are doing challenging? Are you content or complacent? Are you happy? Don’t become disengaged and disillusioned.
Take Action. Find a legal recruiter who has a track record of success but more importantly has a solid reputation for integrity.
- Assess your firm’s workplace culture, policies, practices, benefits, etc.
- Are your career needs and wants defined according to your goals?
- Evaluate your worth at the firm and assess if the best options are putting your skills out there to secure a better position at a new law firm.
This is a crippling time of uncertainty. Fear and paranoia are pervasive right now. Change your mindset, don’t view this crisis as a paralyzing event. Spend this time wisely and focus on where you can move into a new opportunity that is perfect for you.
About On Balance Search
On Balance offers great insight and industry intelligence. Shari Davidson, president of On Balance Search Consultants, advises experienced attorneys at every stage of their career to take them to the next level. From making the lateral partner move to succession planning.
Shari takes a proactive approach to advising law firms on how to take a firm to the next level and helps rising talent make the transition to the right law firm. On Balance Search identifies opportunities that exist today, not down the road.
Contact us today. Call 516-731-3400 or visit our website at https://onbalancesearch.com
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