Many recruiters make the
mistake of believing that there are no advantages to recruiting for small legal
firms and organizations. The fact is that small legal firms and organizations
offer many benefits for today's job seeker:
- Small legal firms and organizations generally offer
a more informal environment with less bureaucracy than their larger
counterparts. When recruiting A-list talent, emphasize this benefit of
working with a small legal firms or organizations to gain an advatage.
- Small legal firms and organizations often offer a
high level of job security.
Many employees working for small companies have remained there for
as much as 10 or even 20 years. Since many of these small organizations
offer a family-like feel, owners are reluctant to implement layoffs that
may "separate" employees and reduce morale. At a time when job
losses and off-shoring are at record highs, many job seekers are looking
for job security. The possibility of increased job security could be an
ace in the hole for recruiters targeting the most sought after candidates.
- More opportunities for advancement. Not only do
small legal firms and organizations often offer more opportunities for
advancement, they often offer faster advancement than their larger
counterparts. Top talent that is looking for an opportunity to move up the
corporate ladder may be able to do so quickly working with a smaller
organization.