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Should You Outsource Your In-House Recruiting Function? by Kevin Wheeler

Four key considerations when looking at Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO).

Love Actually: Third Party Recruiters and HR/Staffing by Jeremy Eskenazi
Just when you think to eliminate or get rid of recruiters in your organization, think twice.  Think smart.

What Start-ups Want in Top Candidates by Jessica Mintz
When it comes to hiring for his start-up company,Konstantin Guericke knows exactly what he's looking for: people who are hyperaware of trends in his market.  People who react quickly when the whole company needs to switch gears.

The ABCs of How Law Firms Reward Hard Work by Jeff Blumenthal
In most professions, employees were happy to have made it through yet another difficult economic year with their jobs intact. Big bonuses were something handed out two years ago, not in 2002.

Not-So-Great Expectations by Renee Deger
Even the greediest of associates has been humbled by the economic downturn. With so many lawyers looking for work, salary rarely comes up in job interviews -- a big change from the days when money was topic No. 1 for prospective associates, San Francisco Bay Area hiring partners say.

Pros and Cons of Partner Compensation Systems: Which One Is Right for You? by Michael J. Anderson
Before overhauling your firm’s compensation system, consider the strengths and weaknesses of the most common systems used in professional services firms. And factor in the dynamics of partner interactions and collegiality.

article -- portland -- money -- best places to live (2001)

The complete Money article

article -- resumes -- HR's Dirty Little Secret; nobody is reading resumes (2003)

San Francisco State University Professor John Sullivan is a regular contributor to the Electronic Recruiting Exchange's newsletter, erexchange.com. This article describes the resume application process from the reviewer's side of the table.

article -- resumes -- types and tips (2003)

One of numerous regularly insightful articles from The Wall Street Journal Executive Career Site (www.careerjournal.com).

article -- resumes -- sharpening tips (2002)

Basic tips from an editor at cbsmarketwatch.com with resources interspersed throughout the article.

article -- resumes -- uchicago drafting tips

As far as we're concerned, this is the "gospel" not only for lawyers looking for a change of venue, but for non-lawyers, as well. The advice is based in experience and clearly presented with examples.

article -- qol -- vault top 100 (2002)

Vault ranks the "top 100" law firms in its annual survey. With hyperlink to vault.com.

Compensation articles:

article -- compensation -- partnership path getting longer (2004)

The fast track at large law firms is getting longer. The road to large law firm partnerships is getting longer and longer. Here's Why.