“The Breaking Tradition” series aims to provide insight into the world of New Law: the innovative ideas, the thoughtful opinions, and the alternative paths that many looking to reshape the legal industry have taken. With that in mind, Law.com is publishing a series of Q&As to hear directly from the major players in this space in their own words. In this edition, TRU founder and CEO Jared Coseglia answered questions from editor Zach Warren.
Jared Coseglia interviewed on Law.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has equipped corporate attorneys with a brand new set of skills and experiences but has also fundamentally changed what legal departments may be looking for from a new hire. In order to stand out from a stack of resumes, attorneys may have to redefine their value as a leader and corporate asset. Writer Frank Ready sought out TRU's Jared Coseglia for his advice to attorneys seeking new employment in a post-pandemic job market.
Jared Coseglia quoted in Corporate Counsel
Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are still trying to manage the economic fallout—which in some cases includes layoffs. Thanks to social media, many of those departures are taking place on a very public stage, where corporate legal departments may have to help their organizations balance the reputational damage that comes from saying either too much or too little at all. Journalist Frank Ready sought out TRU founder and CEO Jared Coseglia to share his thoughts on the subject.
Jared Coseglia quoted in Legaltech News
In Q2 2020, TRU tracked over 300 net new privacy jobs opening across the U.S.
TOP 3 Findings From The ESG And ISSA Cyber Jobs Report
- The lack of a well-defined career path for cybersecurity professionals was to blame for the skills gap. 68% of the respondents did not have a defined career path.
- 64% said their organizations do not invest in cybersecurity professionals.
- “It becomes clear that professionals are stating that they are not receiving the opportunities to keep up to date on their skills because workloads are so significant that there is no time left to learn.” - Candy Alexander, Board President of ISSA International
TOP 3 courtesy of ESG and ISSA Cyber Jobs Report
When someone says they want to Zoom with you, anticipate a video chat, not just an audio chat.
TOP 3 Ways To Prepare For A Video Chat
- Test all your equipment beforehand.
- Make yourself camera-ready with clothing and hair, and practice making eye contact with your camera, not your screen.
- Choose your background: Simple and clean is best, and virtual backdrops are almost always only appropriate for friends and family chats.
Prepping for a virtual interview? Make sure to watch TRU’s MASTER CLASS: The Art of the Phone and Webcam Interview!
The pickings might be slim for recently laid off legal technologists, with on-demand legal staffing providers seeing varying current opportunities for contract hiring. But they all agree remote work will become commonplace in the legal industry. Legaltech News journalist Victoria Hudgins reached out to TRU CEO Jared Coseglia for his unique job market knowledge and interpretation of hiring trends.
Jared Coseglia quoted in Legaltech News
You’re only as qualified as the people you represent. And you’re only as qualified as the people who represent you.
TOP 3 Types Of Contractors
- Out of Work:
- Open to contract
- Open to contract-to-hire
- Actively interviewing for direct hire roles
- Attrition risk level: Medium
- Contract Only:
- Not interested in direct hire
- Available part time or full time
- Highly experienced
- Plug-and-play talent
- Attrition risk level: Low
- Currently Employed:
- Open to contract
- Open to contract-to-hire
- Seeks to gain experience, skills or entry into a specific brand
- Less experienced
- Attrition risk level: Low
