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Hi fishes,
Generally how many days does it take for offer letter to be released after having discussion with HR.
Whom should we contact if we didn't receive any further information .
I had interview and offer discussion with CTS 6 months back but didn't receive any letter and even this time after interview and hr discussion its been 4 days but no further communication.
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Have you built a substantial book of business as a lawyer? Are there certain certifications that might make you stand out as being serious about the field?
Hi - As someone who worked in legal BD for over a decade and was involved in many hirings on my team, I would say that marketing degrees/certificates mean less than relevant experience and the right expectations/attitude toward the job. People hiring for non-entry level BD roles are often looking for someone who is a fast learner and can slot right in without a ton of training. Since you don't already have legal BD experience (although I recognize you have other tangential experience), I'd recommend working with your recruiters to develop a compelling cover letter/argument as to why you'd be a good fit. Secondly, if you've been seeking a manager-level position or higher, understand that those come up far less often than more junior-level positions, and often favor folks who have direct law firm BD experience. It may be worth exploring a specialist position or similar, just to get your foot in the door somewhere.
This is such a rough time to be trying to break into anything new. The job market is so rough right now. I would try reaching out to and working with a recruiter to see what roles they can help you find.
Thank you for your reply. Yes, I have a few that I work with. They have submitted me to many jobs. One seasoned recruiter in particular even submitted me to a job where he would receive no fee - that's how much of champion he is in my ability. And even he can't figure out why I'm not getting more interviews. I did not that it's a tough time to transition. Thank you for that information.