Welcome Vanessa Vance

Warren Recruiting is pleased to announce the addition of Vanessa Vance, Esq.

Vanessa brings over two decades of legal industry knowledge and hands-on experience to Warren Recruiting. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University and South Texas College of Law, having received Distinguished Student and Dean's List honors at both. Vanessa worked her way from associate to partner where she was responsible for the hiring and management of a large team of support staff and associates, as well as an enormous docket of active litigation files. She has a real-world, first-hand perspective as to the innate issues related to being an associate and partner in various-sized law firms, and this insight makes her well-equipped to successfully assist clients and candidates seeking both attorney and partner placements.

Vanessa has been a frequent speaker at many CLE seminars. She is a certified mediator and a member of the State Bar of Texas. In addition, she is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, Houston Bar Foundation and Litigation Counsel of America, and a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. Vanessa was previously named Texas Rising Star by Law & Politics & Texas Monthly Magazine and One of Houston's Professionals on the Fast Track by Houston's H Magazine.

Vanessa resides in Houston with her husband and two sons, and Golden Retriever Power Princess Dominique. They enjoy all outdoor activities, especially biking, snow skiing, boating, baseball and traveling.

How can Vanessa help you upgrade your career?

Saying Thanks!

Many candidates ask if a thank you note really makes a difference. The answer is definitively “Yes.” A note is important because it shows the interviewer a sincere appreciation for their time and consideration, and it gives you one more opportunity to stand out amongst a sea of competition. The note should not be too long, a few sentences will due. Express your gratitude and reiterate something you discussed in the interview. If you had something in common with the interviewer or learned about something he was interested in mention it in the note. If they told you about a really exciting case or deal they worked on reiterate how interesting it was to hear about. The note should be professional in tone but it does provide you an additional opportunity to establish a personal rapport.

The big debate these days is whether a note should be emailed or handwritten. A hand written note will really stand out in an interviewer’s mind. So few people bother these days, so it can be a great point of differentiation. However, in our world of instant communication the note really needs to be put in the mail the same day as the interview. In some instances, such as when it appears that a decision might be made in the next day or so, go ahead and send the notes by email. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to make one last positive impression. Sincerity shines through!

Check out this recent article that shows what a few industry folks have to say about the note….
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/7510708.html

Have other questions? Ask Lori Black