Wendi Weiner
Wendi Weiner is an attorney, career expert, and founder of The Writing Guru, an award-winning executive resume writing services company. Wendi creates powerful career and personal brands for attorneys, executives, and C-suite/Board leaders for their job search and digital footprint. She also writes for major publications about alternative careers for lawyers, personal branding, LinkedIn storytelling, career strategy, and the job search process. You can reach her by email at wendi@writingguru.net, connect with her on LinkedIn, and follow her on Twitter @thewritingguru.
Posts by Wendi Weiner
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In-House Counsel
A Comprehensive Guide To Prepare For And Launch Your Fall Job Search
Detailed strategies to help you get ready and motivated for the fall job search season. -
Biglaw
The Biglaw Files: How Power And Privilege Harm The Legal Profession
This has shown us how Biglaw operates when push comes to shove with the billable hour and revenue. - Sponsored
Documenting Secured Transactions: A New Guide For Practitioners
A newly updated PLI treatise provides both the legal framework and practical guidance on documenting secured transactions, including important details about 2022 amendments to the UCC. -
In-House Counsel
Are You General Counsel Ready? Strategies To Land Your First General Counsel Role
Positioning your skills and experience as a current in-house counsel is key.
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In-House Counsel
How To Write A Compelling Legal Resume That Lands Interviews
It’s important keep your legal resume clean, concise, and succinct. -
In-House Counsel
Job Searching? Here Are Some LinkedIn Features You Should Be Utilizing
There are many ways to dive into the platform to grow your network and legal career opportunities. -
In-House Counsel
3 Strategies To Maximize The Value Of LinkedIn For Your Online Personal Brand
Being active on LinkedIn doesn’t mean you have to be a content creator to get seen and noticed. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
Why Toxic Culture Is To Blame For Women Leaving Law Firms
The callous disregard and lack of respect for women lawyers and lawyer moms needs to stop. -
In-House Counsel
How To Bounce Back After Being Rejected For A Job
Rejection is merely redirection to where you’re meant to be. - Sponsored
The Digital Transformation Imperative
Private funds’ in-house and external legal teams are stretched thin by growing legal demands. Firms need digital transformation to thrive. -
In-House Counsel
Setting Your Personal And Professional Intentions For The New Year
A new year is about a fresh start, new beginnings, and new opportunities. -
Biglaw
3 Strategies To Ramp Up Your Job Search If You’re Facing A Layoff
How do you stand out in an overcrowded and highly competitive job market? Consider the following tactical processes. -
In-House Counsel
Burned Out By Law Firm Life? How To Tap Into The Gig Economy For Lawyers.
The gig economy has seen an influx of growth in the past few years, and the legal profession is not immune to this shift. -
In-House Counsel
How To Tackle The Q4 Job Search
An introspective approach allows you to analyze and assess your negotiating power. -
In-House Counsel
The In-Person Conference: Why It Will Always Be A Thing
In-person conferences facilitate in-person networking and enhance learning opportunities.
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LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow.
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Documenting Secured Transactions: A New Guide For Practitioners
A newly updated PLI treatise provides both the legal framework and practical guidance on documenting secured transactions, including important details about 2022 amendments to the UCC.
Sponsored
Clio Users: New Ways To Add Value To Your Practice!
Want to quickly and easily identify the products that work well with Clio? Read on.
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Survey Results: A Perspective On The Private Markets
Ontra surveyed over 400 private markets professionals about what to expect this year and their legal process pain points.
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The Digital Transformation Imperative
Private funds’ in-house and external legal teams are stretched thin by growing legal demands. Firms need digital transformation to thrive.
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In-House Counsel
How To Find Joy And Fulfillment In Your Legal Career
If you’ve reached a career crossroads, whether you’re at the beginning, middle, or tail end, ask yourself: is it the environment or the work that’s truly the root of the issue? -
Technology
Planning A Fall Job Search? Here Are 3 Ways To Get Ready.
Job searching is an arduous process. -
In-House Counsel
3 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Career In An Economic Downturn
Remember, it’s never too soon to be prepared. -
In-House Counsel
Why Quiet Quitting Is Simply A Signal That Workplace Burnout Is Real
For many lawyers in law firms, the rat race of the billable hour often precludes that hard stop from the workday. -
In-House Counsel
How General Counsels Can Activate The Hidden Job Market (And Connect With Executive Recruiters)
The most coveted general counsel roles for top-tier and public companies often go unadvertised. -
In-House Counsel
How Young Lawyers Can Strategically Build Their Networks & Personal Brands
How to make networking work for you. -
Technology
LinkedIn Privacy Settings To Consider Turning On (And Why They’re Important)
There are a few settings on LinkedIn you can adjust for increased anonymity to protect your own searches or personal information.