In this day and age, it’s common for potential employers to scope out job applicants on social media. Some employers even require applicants to include their social media handles in the application so that it is easy for the employer to find the applicant on all the platforms.
As a manager responsible for hiring personnel, I have often done this myself. Once an employee is hired, a lot of investments are made of both time and money. It’s important to get the hire right the first time.
But, how do you know you’re making the right choice? Who is the applicant really? Some people are exceptional at the interview process, turning on the charm and presenting a persona, but when starting the job, the person’s character changes. I’ve witnessed that first hand.
As an employer, one of the best ways to gauge a person’s true character is to see the type of things they share on social media.
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After a year and a half of virtual court, I finally experienced what it’s like to attend a virtual court hearing. Most of my practice is in estate planning, which doesn’t involve court appearances. However, I occasionally take on matters that do require some time in the court room. Recently, an adoption case that I wasn’t expecting to require a court appearance ended up having a hearing.
After I passed the New York bar exam in 2019, I began researching opportunities to gain more legal education and credentials in a field of law I was particularly interested–food law. That’s when I found a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from the University of Arkansas in food and agricultural law and policy.
Throughout law school, I was continuously surprised about how much money everything cost and how many extra expenses there were. Of course, I knew I would pay for books and office supplies like highlighters, pens, and legal pads. I figured I’d have to pay for public transportation as I lived in Boston. Basic necessities were a given, as well. Food, shelter, clothes. And, let’s not forget, obviously tuition. Yet there were items that I never expected to have to pay for as well.
I’ll admit, I was never good at getting to know most of my professors in school. There were some with whom I clicked and built a solid professional relationship with, but most of them I only ever saw in class.
With a busy law practice, a marriage, two small children, and a home to run, I am always looking for ways to multitask. Mealtime is a great excuse to talk to my preschooler about measurements and numbers, colors of fruits, and shapes of vegetables. Laundry is a great opportunity to review textures and sizes. Even sweeping the floor can be educational if we talk about what happens to crumbs when they get left on the floor.